How should changes be made to patent drawings in a reissue application?
When making changes to patent drawings in a reissue application, the following guidelines must be followed:
- Submit a replacement sheet for each sheet containing a figure to be revised.
- The replacement sheet must comply with 37 CFR 1.84 and include all figures from the original sheet.
- Amended figures must be identified as “Amended” at the bottom.
- New figures must be identified as “New.”
- Canceled figures must be surrounded by brackets and identified as “Canceled.”
- Provide a detailed explanation of all changes on a separate sheet.
The MPEP states:
“Any replacement sheet of drawings must be in compliance with § 1.84 and shall include all of the figures appearing on the original version of the sheet, even if only one figure is amended.”
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