What are the requirements for submitting photographs of models or exhibits?

When submitting models or exhibits that are required by the Office or filed with a petition, applicants must include photographs that meet specific criteria. According to MPEP 608.03:

Models or exhibits that are required by the Office or filed with a petition under 37 CFR 1.91(a)(3) must be accompanied by photographs that (A) show multiple views of the material features of the model or exhibit, and (B) substantially conform to the requirements of 37 CFR 1.84.

The MPEP further clarifies that material features are those which represent the portion(s) of the model or exhibit forming the basis for which it has been submitted. For video or DVD submissions, applicants must provide photographs of what is depicted in the video (e.g., a still image or single frame), not just a photograph of the media itself.

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Topics: Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Exhibit Documentation, Model Documentation, Patent Photographs, USPTO requirements