What type of paper should be used for plant patent drawings?
The type of paper used for plant patent drawings is specified in 37 CFR 1.84(e), as referenced in MPEP 1606. The requirements are:
“Drawings submitted to the Office must be made on paper which is flexible, strong, white, smooth, non-shiny, and durable. All sheets must be reasonably free from cracks, creases, and folds. Only one side of the sheet may be used for the drawing. Each sheet must be reasonably free from erasures and must be free from alterations, overwritings, and interlineations.”
Additionally, for photographs:
- Photographs must be developed on paper meeting the sheet-size requirements
- They must also meet the margin requirements
These requirements ensure that the drawings are of high quality and can be properly scanned, reproduced, and preserved by the USPTO. Using the correct type of paper helps maintain the integrity of your plant patent application throughout the examination process and beyond.
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