What information should be included on a replacement drawing sheet?
When submitting a replacement drawing sheet for a patent application, it’s important to include specific information as required by the USPTO. According to the MPEP, a replacement drawing sheet should contain:
- All figures appearing on the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended.
- The label “Replacement Sheet” in the top margin.
- The figure or figure number of the amended drawing(s), which must not be labeled as “amended.”
- Identifying indicia, if provided, including:
- Title of the invention
- Inventor’s name
- Application number (or docket number if an application number has not been assigned)
The MPEP states: “A replacement sheet must include all of the figures appearing on the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended. The figure or figure number of the amended drawing(s) must not be labeled as “amended.”” This emphasizes the importance of including all figures and properly labeling the replacement sheet.
Additionally, if identifying indicia is provided, “it must be placed on the front of each sheet and within the top margin.” This ensures that important information is easily visible and properly positioned on the replacement sheet.
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