How should corrected drawing sheets be submitted in response to objections?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

When submitting corrected drawing sheets in response to objections, applicants must follow specific guidelines as outlined in the MPEP section 608.02(f):

• Submit corrected drawing sheets in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d).
• Include all figures from the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended.
• Do not label amended drawing figures as “amended.”
• If canceling a figure, remove it from the replacement sheet and renumber remaining figures if necessary.
• Label each drawing sheet submitted after the filing date as either “Replacement Sheet” or “New Sheet” in the top margin.

These requirements ensure proper documentation and clarity in the patent application process. Failure to comply may result in abandonment of the application.