Can I include a copyright or mask work notice in patent drawings?
Yes, you can include a copyright or mask work notice in patent drawings, but it must comply with specific requirements. According to 37 CFR 1.84(s) and MPEP 608.01(w):
A copyright or mask work notice may appear in the drawing, but must be placed within the sight of the drawing immediately below the figure representing the copyright or mask work material and be limited to letters having a print size of .32 cm. to .64 cm. (1/8 to 1/4 inches) high.
Additionally, the content of the notice must be limited to only those elements provided for by law, and the authorization language specified in 37 CFR 1.71(e) must be included at the beginning of the specification. If these conditions are met, the notice will not be objected to as extraneous matter under 37 CFR 1.84.
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