Can an applicant file amended drawings during the national stage?
Yes, an applicant can file amended drawings during the national stage. MPEP 1893.03(f) provides: “An applicant may file amended drawings in accordance with 37 CFR 1.84 and 1.121(d) during the national stage.” This allows applicants to make changes to their drawings while complying with USPTO rules for drawing standards and amendment procedures. To learn more:…
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When submitting amended drawing sheets in response to objections, proper labeling is crucial. According to MPEP 608.02(e), the requirements for labeling amended drawing sheets are: Each drawing sheet submitted after the filing date of an application must be labeled in the top margin as either ‘Replacement Sheet’ or ‘New Sheet’. This labeling must be done…
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