Guidelines for Examination
PART A
CHAPTER X DRAWINGS
 

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CHAPTER X

DRAWINGS

 

This Chapter of the Guidelines deals with the requirements to be met by drawings contained in the application or patent. However, it should be noted that the comments on the provisions of Rule 35 apply generally to the documents making up the European patent application and documents replacing them.

 

Rule 35

Rule 36




1. Graphic forms of presentation considered as drawings

2. Representation of drawings

3. Conditions regarding the paper used

4. Presentation of the sheets of drawings

5. General layout of drawings

6. Prohibited matter

7. Executing of drawings

8. Text matter on drawings

9. Conventional symbols

10. Amendments to drawings

11. Graphic forms of presentation not considered as drawings