How are minor drawing corrections handled during patent prosecution?

Minor drawing corrections during patent prosecution are typically handled as follows:

• The examiner may not object to or require correction of minor drawing informalities.
• These minor issues can be pointed out to the applicant in an Office action or interview.
• The applicant can choose to correct these minor issues before allowance.

As stated in MPEP 608.02(p): “Minor drawing corrections will not be objected to by the examiner or required to be corrected by the applicant.”

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