Who can sign final Office actions containing a final requirement for restriction?

According to MPEP 803.01, only examiners with specific signatory authority can sign final Office actions containing a final requirement for restriction:

“Only an examiner with permanent full signatory authority or temporary full signatory authority may sign final Office actions containing a final requirement for restriction.”

This requirement ensures that experienced examiners review and approve these important decisions.

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• restriction requirements
• signatory authority
• patent examination
• Office actions