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1893.03(f) Drawings and PCT Rule 11 [R-2] - 1800 Patent Cooperation Treaty
1893.03(f) Drawings and PCT Rule 11 [R-2]
The drawings for the national stage application must comply with PCT Rule 11. The copy of the drawings provided by the International Bureau has already been checked and should be in compliance with PCT Rule 11. Accordingly, the drawing provided by the International Bureau >(see MPEP § 1893.03(e))< should be acceptable. The USPTO may not impose requirements beyond those imposed by the Patent Cooperation Treaty (e.g., PCT Rule 11). However, the examiner does * have the authority to require new ** drawings if the drawings were published without meeting all requirements under the PCT for drawings. **
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