According to the substantive examination procedure in Chapter 8, Part II of the Examination Guide, the provisions of 5.2.2.2 on amending the instruction manual are as follows:
The allowed modifications to the specification include:
(5) Modifying the content related to the technical scheme of the invention in the content part of the invention, so as to adapt it to the theme protected by the independent claim. Where the independent claim has been amended in accordance with the provisions of the Patent Law and its detailed rules for implementation, it is allowed to make corresponding amendments to this part; If the independent claim has not been modified, it is allowed to modify this part without changing the original technical scheme, such as straightening out words, correcting nonstandard words, unifying technical terms, etc.
(8) Modify the best mode or embodiment, and the content allowed to be added in this modification is generally limited to the source of the specific content in the original mode or embodiment and the standard measurement method (including the standard equipment and instruments used) of the recorded data reflecting the beneficial effects of the invention. From the retrieval results, it can be seen that some of the topics required to be protected in the original application have become part of the existing technology, and the applicant should delete the content reflecting this part of the theme, or clearly state that it is the existing technology.