Can drawings be transferred from one pending application to another?

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Generally, no. According to MPEP 608.02(i), “Drawings cannot normally be transferred from a first pending application to another as the Office no longer considers drawings as formal or informal.” This means that each application typically requires its own set of drawings that comply with the specific requirements for that application.