T.M.E.P. § 807.17
Procedures for Processing Unacceptable Amendments to Drawings

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807.17 Procedures for Processing Unacceptable Amendments to Drawings

If an applicant submits an amendment to the drawing and the examining attorney determines that the amendment is unacceptable, the examining attorney should issue an action refusing to accept the amendment and advising the applicant that it will not be entered. The examining attorney should ensure that the unacceptable amendment has not been entered into the automated records of the Office.

If the applicant later submits arguments in support of acceptance of the amendment and the examining attorney determines that the amendment is still unacceptable, the examining attorney should issue a final refusal of the amendment, if the application is otherwise in condition for final action.