What is the procedure for canceling a figure in a patent application?
When canceling a figure in a patent application, the following procedure should be followed: Submit a replacement sheet of drawings without the canceled figure. If the canceled figure was the only drawing on the sheet, provide a marked-up copy of the drawing sheet with an annotation showing the cancellation. Label the marked-up copy as “Annotated…
Read MoreHow should I amend the brief description of drawings when canceling a figure?
When canceling a figure in a patent application, it’s important to also amend the brief description of the drawings to reflect this change. Here’s how to do it: Remove any reference to the canceled figure from the brief description. Renumber the remaining figures if necessary. Update any cross-references to the figures throughout the specification. MPEP…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for the amendment document when canceling a patent drawing figure?
When canceling a patent drawing figure, the amendment document should include: An explanation of the changes to the drawings in the remarks section. The marked-up (annotated) copy of the drawing sheet showing the cancellation. A replacement sheet of drawings without the canceled figure (if applicable). Amendments to the brief description of the drawings reflecting the…
Read MoreDo I need to submit a replacement sheet when canceling a patent drawing figure?
Yes, in most cases, you need to submit a replacement sheet when canceling a patent drawing figure. However, there is an exception: If the canceled figure was the only drawing on the sheet, you only need to submit a marked-up copy of the drawing sheet with an annotation showing the cancellation. In all other cases,…
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