What happens if a drawing is not acceptable for publication?
If a drawing is not acceptable for publication, the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) will object to the drawing and notify the applicant. The applicant will be given a time period of two months from the mail date of the Notice to file acceptable drawings. This period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or…
Read MoreWhat happens if the Office of Data Management receives unacceptable drawings for publication?
If the Office of Data Management receives drawings that cannot be scanned or are otherwise unacceptable for publication, they will take the following action: If the Office of Data Management receives drawings that cannot be scanned or are otherwise unacceptable for publication, the Office of Data Management will mail a requirement for corrected drawings, giving…
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