Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
MPEP 500 – Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers (2)
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 The failure to submit corrected drawings may result in the application being withdrawn from issue or the patent being printed with defective drawings.
If the drawings in a patent application are not in compliance with the rules, the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) will send a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers. This notice gives the applicant a time period of 2 months from the mailing date to file corrected drawings. The time period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a). If corrected drawings are not timely filed, the application will be held abandoned.
MPEP 507 – Drawing Review in the Office of Patent Application Processing (2)
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 The failure to submit corrected drawings may result in the application being withdrawn from issue or the patent being printed with defective drawings.
If the drawings in a patent application are not in compliance with the rules, the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) will send a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers. This notice gives the applicant a time period of 2 months from the mailing date to file corrected drawings. The time period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a). If corrected drawings are not timely filed, the application will be held abandoned.
Patent Law (4)
When responding to an objection regarding unlabeled prior art figures, applicants must follow specific procedures for submitting corrected drawings. According to MPEP 608.02(g), the process involves:
- Submitting corrected drawings in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d).
- Labeling the replacement sheet(s) as ‘Replacement Sheet’ in the page header, as per 37 CFR 1.84(c).
- Ensuring that the labeling does not obstruct any portion of the drawing figures.
- Designating the prior art figure with a legend such as ‘Prior Art’.
The MPEP states: Corrected drawings in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d) are required in reply to the Office action to avoid abandonment of the application. The replacement sheet(s) should be labeled ‘Replacement Sheet’ in the page header (as per 37 CFR 1.84(c)) so as not to obstruct any portion of the drawing figures.
It’s crucial to follow these instructions carefully to ensure that the objection is resolved and to avoid further complications in the patent prosecution process.
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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.
If the drawings in a patent application are not in compliance with the rules, the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) will send a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers. This notice gives the applicant a time period of 2 months from the mailing date to file corrected drawings. The time period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a). If corrected drawings are not timely filed, the application will be held abandoned.
No, extensions of time are not permitted for submitting corrected drawings in response to a notice of allowability. The MPEP clearly states:
Extensions of time to provide acceptable drawings in response to a notice of allowability are not permitted.
This strict policy ensures that the patent granting process is not unnecessarily delayed and encourages applicants to submit corrected drawings promptly after receiving the notice of allowability.
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (4)
When responding to an objection regarding unlabeled prior art figures, applicants must follow specific procedures for submitting corrected drawings. According to MPEP 608.02(g), the process involves:
- Submitting corrected drawings in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d).
- Labeling the replacement sheet(s) as ‘Replacement Sheet’ in the page header, as per 37 CFR 1.84(c).
- Ensuring that the labeling does not obstruct any portion of the drawing figures.
- Designating the prior art figure with a legend such as ‘Prior Art’.
The MPEP states: Corrected drawings in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d) are required in reply to the Office action to avoid abandonment of the application. The replacement sheet(s) should be labeled ‘Replacement Sheet’ in the page header (as per 37 CFR 1.84(c)) so as not to obstruct any portion of the drawing figures.
It’s crucial to follow these instructions carefully to ensure that the objection is resolved and to avoid further complications in the patent prosecution process.
To learn more:
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.
If the drawings in a patent application are not in compliance with the rules, the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) will send a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers. This notice gives the applicant a time period of 2 months from the mailing date to file corrected drawings. The time period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a). If corrected drawings are not timely filed, the application will be held abandoned.
No, extensions of time are not permitted for submitting corrected drawings in response to a notice of allowability. The MPEP clearly states:
Extensions of time to provide acceptable drawings in response to a notice of allowability are not permitted.
This strict policy ensures that the patent granting process is not unnecessarily delayed and encourages applicants to submit corrected drawings promptly after receiving the notice of allowability.
To learn more: