How are applicants notified of unacceptable patent drawings?
When patent drawings are found to be unacceptable, the USPTO notifies applicants through the following process: The examiner advises the applicant in the first Office action about why the drawings are unacceptable. The examiner may use specific form paragraphs to explain the defects in the drawings. Applicants are informed that new corrected drawings are required.…
Read MoreWhat happens if the OPAP finds patent drawings unacceptable?
If the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) finds patent drawings unacceptable, the following process occurs: OPAP sends a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers to the applicant. The applicant is given a two-month period from the mailing date to file acceptable drawings. This period is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a). The application will not…
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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