How should drawings be amended in a patent application?
According to 37 CFR 1.121(d), drawings in a patent application should be amended as follows: Changes must comply with § 1.84 (or §§ 1.84(c) and 1.1026 for nonprovisional international design applications). Amendments must be submitted on a replacement sheet labeled “Replacement Sheet” in the top margin. Replacement sheets must include all figures from the prior…
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,…
Read MoreWhat is the correct procedure for submitting corrected drawings in response to a prior art figure objection?
When responding to an objection regarding unlabeled prior art figures, applicants must follow specific procedures for submitting corrected drawings. According to MPEP 608.02(g), the process involves: Submitting corrected drawings in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d). Labeling the replacement sheet(s) as ‘Replacement Sheet’ in the page header, as per 37 CFR 1.84(c). Ensuring that the labeling…
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