Can the USPTO release drawings for correction?
No, the USPTO does not release drawings for correction. According to MPEP 608.02(b), which cites 37 CFR 1.85(b):
The Office will not release drawings for purposes of correction. If corrections are necessary, new corrected drawings must be submitted within the time set by the Office.
This means that applicants must submit new, corrected drawings rather than requesting the original drawings for modification. It’s the applicant’s responsibility to prepare and submit corrected drawings that meet the USPTO’s requirements.
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