How does the USPTO handle applications with omitted drawings?

The USPTO treats applications with omitted drawings similarly to those with missing specification pages. According to MPEP 506:

In the event that a page of the specification, or a portion thereof, or a page of the drawings, or a portion thereof, is inadvertently omitted from an application as filed, the application will be not be considered complete and the applicant will be notified to file the omitted portion.

If drawings are omitted, the applicant will be notified and given a time period to submit the missing drawings. However, adding new drawings after the filing date may affect the application’s effective filing date if they introduce new matter. It’s crucial to include all necessary drawings with the initial application to avoid potential issues.

For more information on new matter, visit: new matter.