FAQs Patent Questions
Question:Is it necessary to go to the USPTO to transact business concerning patent matters?
Answer: No. Most business with the Office is conducted by written correspondence. Interviews regarding pending applications can be arranged with examiners if necessary and are often helpful.
Question:The requirements for filing a substitute specification is stated under the 37 CFR 1.125
Answer:
When applicants file a substitute specification, the following are required under 37 CFR 1.125: (1) a statement that the substitute specification includes no new matter; (2) a marked-up version of the specification with markings to show all the changes relative to the immediate prior version; and (3) a clean version of the substitute specification.
Question:Amendments to drawings filed after allowance are entered by the office of publications.
Answer:
Amendments to drawings filed after allowance are entered by the Office of Publications. If such amendment is forwarded to the examiner, the examiner should forward or return the application to the Office of Publications.
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