How are black and white line drawings stored in patent applications?
Black and white line drawings are handled differently depending on the type of application: For provisional applications, nonprovisional utility patent applications, international applications (PCT), national stage applications, and reexamination proceedings for utility patents, they are converted into TIFF images and stored in IFW (Image File Wrapper). For design applications, including reissue design patent applications, international…
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Black and white photographs and grayscale drawings are handled uniformly across various types of patent applications and proceedings. According to MPEP 608.02(c): Black and white photographs and grayscale drawings in: (i) provisional applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(b); (ii) nonprovisional utility and design patent applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(a), including reissue utility and design patent applications;…
Read MoreHow are color drawings and photographs handled in utility and design patent applications?
For utility and design patent applications, as well as related proceedings, color drawings and photographs are handled as follows, according to MPEP 608.02(c): Except for international applications, color photographs and color drawings in utility and design applications and proceedings will be stored in SCORE and a black and white copy thereof will be stored in…
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