How do I cancel a figure in a patent application?
To cancel a figure in a patent application, you should:
- Submit an amendment clearly stating which figure(s) are being canceled
- Update the specification to remove references to the canceled figure(s)
- Renumber remaining figures if necessary
- Update figure descriptions in the specification accordingly
The MPEP states: When a figure is canceled, the applicant, in order to avoid confusion, should also cancel (1) any reference to the figure in the specification; and (2) any other figures if their meaning depends upon the canceled figure.
(MPEP 608.02(t))
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Patent Law,
Patent Procedure