MPEP Q&A 201: Drawings Essential Elements of Design Patent Applications - a podcast by Lisa Parmley, USPTO Patent Practitioner #51006
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Question: Is a drawing an essential element of a design patent application? Answer: Every design patent application must include either a drawing or a photograph of the claimed design. As the drawing or photograph constitutes the entire visual disclosure of the claim, it is of utmost importance that the drawing or photograph be clear and complete, and that nothing regarding the design sought to be patented is left to conjecture. The design must be represented by a drawing that complies with the requirements and must contain a sufficient number of views to constitute a complete disclosure of the appearance of the…
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