What is the applicant’s responsibility regarding biological deposit availability?
The applicant has a responsibility to notify the USPTO when they become aware that a biological deposit referenced in their application is no longer available. As stated in MPEP 2407.01: “Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.805(a), an applicant is required to notify the Office when it obtains information that the depository possessing a deposit referenced in…
Read MoreCan the USPTO make changes to patent application drawings?
No, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not make changes to patent application drawings. This is explicitly stated in the MPEP, which provides the following form paragraph for examiners to use: “The United States Patent and Trademark Office does not make drawing changes. It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the drawings…
Read MoreWhat is the applicant’s responsibility when submitting replacement drawings after allowance?
When submitting replacement drawings after allowance, the applicant has a crucial responsibility: It is applicant’s responsibility to see that no new matter is added when submitting replacement drawings after allowance because they will not normally be reviewed by an examiner. This means that applicants must ensure that any changes made to the drawings do not…
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