How 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…

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What 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…

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