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is the result of a first contribution by the IP5 Offices highlighting the IP5-Safe Format of allowable features in drawings among the IP5 Offices:  \n1  \nOverview highlighting the lowest common denominator (IP5-Safe Format)  \n\n| Paper size and Margins   |  | Image format | |  | Color / grayscale | |  | Line drawings | |  | Size of characters and symbols | |  | Availability of photos | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nA4  \nMinimum margins:  \ntop margin of 40mm, bottom margin of 20mm, left margin of 25mm, right margin of 20mm  \nMaximum drawing area:  \nfor patent and utility model application:(other than photograph):  \n222mm (L) x 165mm (W), for patent and utility model application:  \n(photograph):  \n150mm (W) x 220mm (L)  \nJPEG (JFIF) with some limitations. Resolution: 300dpi  \nBlack and White For patent and utility model  \napplication: Solid line thickness:  \napprox. 0.4mm, Leader line width: approx. 0.2mm,  \nDotted and dashed lines width: approx. 0.2mm  \nAlso, the drawings must still allow all details to be distinguished without difficulty with a linear reduction in size to two thirds.  \nThe size of the characters shall be approximately 5mm x 5mm (approx. 14pt) with sufficient space between characters.  \nAcceptable if it is appropriate  \nDisclaimer  \nWhile this data aims at highlighting the lowest common denominator (“IP5 Safe Format”) of the formal requirements for allowable features in drawings among the IP5 Offices, at the time of the data collection, its content may not be considered or construed as legally binding in any way. The IP5 Offices cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for specific purposes of the data presented.  \n2  \nAllowable features in drawings  \nPaper size and Margins  \n| Lowest Common Denominator (IP5-Safe Format): A4 Minimum |  | margins: top margin of 40mm, bottom margin of 20mm, left margin of 25mm, right margin of 20mm |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Maximum |  | drawing area: for patent and for patent and | utility model application: (other than photograph): 222mm (L) x 165mm (W),\u003Cbr>utility model application: (photograph): 150mm (W) x 220mm (L) |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Varying formal requirements | across the IP5 Offices/WIPO |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| EPO | \u003Cbr>JPO | KIPO | \u003Cbr>CNIPA\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>USPTO |  |  |  |  | WIPO (PCT) |\n| A4 | A4 size (portrait) | A4 | A4 |  |  |  |  | A4 |\n| Minimum margins:\u003Cbr>top margin of 25mm, bottom margin of 10mm, left margin of 25mm, right margin of 15mm | No margin setting required.\u003Cbr>Drawing area:\u003Cbr>255mm (L) x 170mm (W) | Margins:\u003Cbr>top margin of 40mm, bottom margin of 20mm, left margin of 25mm, right margin of 20mm | Margins:\u003Cbr>top margin of 25mm, bottom margin of 15mm, left margin of 25mm, right margin of 15mm |  |  | Paper size:\u003Cbr>all drawing sheets in an application must be the same size.\u003Cbr>One of the shorter sides of the sheet is regarded as its top. 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