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…

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What is an e-IDS and how is it submitted?

An e-IDS (electronic Information Disclosure Statement) is a way to submit information disclosure statements to the USPTO electronically. According to MPEP 609.07: Information disclosure statements may be submitted to the Office via the USPTO patent electronic filing system. Applicants can file an e-IDS using EFS-Web by (A) entering the references’ citation information in an electronic…

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