How are drawing corrections handled in international design applications designating the US?
How are drawing corrections handled in international design applications designating the US?
Drawing corrections in international design applications designating the United States are handled according to specific procedures outlined in the MPEP 2920:
“Where an international design application designating the United States contains a voluntary correction to the drawings, the voluntary correction will generally be acted upon by the Office provided that the correction complies with the applicable requirements (e.g., the replacement drawing sheet is labeled as ‘REPLACEMENT SHEET’ as required under Administrative Instruction 403).”
However, it’s important to note that:
- Corrections must comply with USPTO requirements and standards.
- The USPTO may require additional corrections if the voluntary corrections are insufficient.
- Corrections should not introduce new matter into the application.
Applicants should carefully review the MPEP and relevant regulations to ensure their drawing corrections meet all necessary criteria for acceptance by the USPTO.
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