How do I cancel a figure in a patent application?

To cancel a figure in a patent application, you should:

• Submit an amendment clearly stating which figure(s) are being canceled
• Update the specification to remove references to the canceled figure(s)
• Renumber remaining figures if necessary
• Update figure descriptions in the specification accordingly

The MPEP states: When a figure is canceled, the applicant, in order to avoid confusion, should also cancel (1) any reference to the figure in the specification; and (2) any other figures if their meaning depends upon the canceled figure. (MPEP 608.02(t))

To learn more:

• patent application
• figure cancelation
• drawing amendments