MPEP § 1005 — Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority (Annotated Rules)
§1005 Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1005, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority
This section addresses Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.312, 37 CFR 1.130(a), and 37 CFR 1.130(b). Contains: 9 statements.
Key Rules
Signatory Authority Review
Reopening Prosecution After Allowance
8. Actions reopening prosecution (MPEP § 1214.07).
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.130(a) |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.130(b) |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.131(a) |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.131(c) |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.132 |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.136(b) |
| Signatory Authority Review | 37 CFR § 1.312 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1207 |
| Reopening Prosecution After Allowance | MPEP § 1214.07 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1302.04 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1302.13 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1308 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1444 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 1879 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 2236 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 2302 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 2304.04 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 2304.04(b) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 706.04 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 706.07 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 706.07(d) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 709 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 710.02(e) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 711.03(a) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 714.12 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 714.14 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 714.16 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 715.08 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 716 |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 717.01(a) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 717.01(b) |
| Signatory Authority Review | MPEP § 718 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 1005 — Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority
Source: USPTO1005 Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority [R-07.2015]
Examiners who are delegated partial signatory authority are expected to sign their own actions with the exception of the following actions which require the signature of a primary examiner, Technology Center Director, or practice specialist:
1. Allowances (MPEP § 1302.13).
2. Examiner’s amendments (MPEP § 1302.04).
3. Quayle actions (MPEP § 714.14).
4. Final rejections (MPEP §§ 706.07 and 803.01).
5. Withdrawal of final rejection (MPEP §§ 706.07(d) and 706.07(e)).
6. Actions on amendments submitted after final rejection (MPEP § 714.12).
7. Examiner’s answers on appeal (MPEP § 1207).
8. Actions reopening prosecution (MPEP § 1214.07).
9. Requests for withdrawal from issue (MPEP § 1308).
10. 37 CFR 1.312 amendments (MPEP § 714.16).
11. Rejection of previously allowed claim (MPEP § 706.04).
12. Final holding of abandonment for insufficient reply (MPEP § 711.03(a)).
13. Actions based on affidavit or declaration evidence (for example, under 37 CFR 1.130(a) (MPEP § 717.01(a) et seq.), 37 CFR 1.130(b) (MPEP § 717.01(b) et seq.), 37 CFR 1.131(a) (MPEP § 715.08), 37 CFR 1.131(c) (MPEP § 718), or 37 CFR 1.132 (MPEP § 716)).
14. Suspension of examiner’s action (MPEP § 709).
15. Reissue applications (e.g., decisions on reissue oath or declaration, MPEP § 1444).
16. Requests for an extension of time under 37 CFR 1.136(b), (MPEP § 710.02(e)).
17. Reexamination proceedings (MPEP § 2236).
18. International Preliminary Examination Reports (MPEP § 1879).
19. Actions suggesting claims for interference purposes (MPEP §§ 2304.04, 2304.04(b)).
20. Suggesting an interference (MPEP § 2302).
21. Actions involving copied patent claims (MPEP § 2304.04(b).