Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
If corrected drawings are not received within the set time period, the application will be processed for issue or publication based on the originally filed drawings. The failure to submit corrected drawings may result in the application being withdrawn from issue or the patent being printed with defective drawings.
Topics:
MPEP 500 – Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
MPEP 507 – Drawing Review in the Office of Patent Application Processing,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure