Can I use an electronic signature on an e-IDS?
Yes, electronic signatures are permitted on e-IDS submissions. The MPEP 609.07 states:
Applicants and registered practitioners are permitted to sign portions of an EFS-Web submission, including an IDS, with an electronic signature. See 37 CFR 1.4(d)(3).
This means that when submitting an e-IDS through the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web), you can use an electronic signature to sign the submission. This aligns with the USPTO’s broader acceptance of electronic signatures in patent applications and related documents, as outlined in 37 CFR 1.4(d)(3).
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