Will the USPTO return annotated sheets submitted for patent drawing corrections?

No, the USPTO does not return annotated sheets submitted for patent drawing corrections. According to MPEP 608.02(v), “Annotated sheets filed by an applicant and used for correction of the drawing will not be returned.” This policy ensures that the USPTO maintains a complete record of all proposed changes to the patent drawings throughout the examination process.

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• USPTO procedures
• drawing corrections