What should applicants do if their drawing corrections are rejected?
If an applicant’s drawing corrections are rejected, they should carefully review the examiner’s comments in the Office action. According to MPEP 608.02(x):
“The applicant will be notified and informed of any required corrective action in the next Office action.”
Applicants should:
- Carefully read the examiner’s explanation for the rejection
- Address all issues raised by the examiner
- Ensure new submissions don’t introduce new matter
- Include all necessary corrections
- Consider consulting with a patent attorney or agent if the issues are complex
After addressing the examiner’s concerns, applicants can submit new drawing corrections for review in their response to the Office action.
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