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If you cannot validate the form after attaching an image file, try validating the form without the image attached; if successful, try re-saving the image.

After validation, you should be able to view your image from the Validation Page. If you cannot view your images, they are not properly attached.

NOTE: Both the Mark and Specimen images may appear huge when you review the images via the links on the Validation Page, and you may not be able to print them in the proper dimensions from that page (i.e., the mark image must print no larger than 3.15 x 3.15 inches (8 x 8 cms.) and the specimen image must print no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches).

This does not indicate that there is a problem with your image file. Current browser and monitor technologies display all images at 72 dpi, causing images scanned at a higher dpi level to appear huge after attachment. The USPTO can process your image file, if you were able to save and print your image attachment from your image creating software in the proper dimensions prior to attaching the image to the form.