What should examiners do if drawings are inconsistent with the specification in a patent application?
If examiners find that drawings are inconsistent with the specification in a patent application, they should: Identify the specific inconsistencies Object to the drawings and/or specification as appropriate Provide clear explanations of the inconsistencies in the Office action Require the applicant to correct the inconsistencies MPEP 608.02(e) states: ‘The examiner should see to it that…
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