Who approves a substitute examiner’s answer after a Board remand?

According to MPEP § 1211.01, a substitute examiner’s answer written in response to a Board remand must be approved by a Technology Center Director or designee. The MPEP states: “A Technology Center Director or designee has approved this substitute examiner’s answer by signing below: [3]” This approval process ensures that the substitute examiner’s answer is…

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