What are common objections to patent drawings?
Common objections to patent drawings, as outlined in MPEP 608.02(e), include:
- Failure to show essential structural details (Form Paragraph 6.22.01)
- Different reference numbers referring to the same part (Form Paragraph 6.22.02)
- The same reference number used for different parts (Form Paragraph 6.22.03)
- Reference signs mentioned in the description but not in the drawings (Form Paragraph 6.22.06)
- Reference characters in the drawings not mentioned in the description (Form Paragraph 6.22.07)
These objections are based on non-compliance with various sections of 37 CFR 1.84, which governs standards for drawings in patent applications.
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