Who signs the Issue Classification sheet for allowed patent applications?
According to MPEP 1302.13, both the primary examiner and the assistant examiner involved in the allowance of a patent application are required to sign the Issue Classification sheet. Specifically, the MPEP states: “The primary examiner and the assistant examiner involved in the allowance of an application will apply E-Signatures on the Issue Classification sheet.” This…
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The MPEP 1302.13 specifies that examiners use electronic signatures when signing the Issue Classification sheet. The relevant quote states: “The primary examiner and the assistant examiner involved in the allowance of an application will apply E-Signatures on the Issue Classification sheet.” E-Signatures, or electronic signatures, are used to streamline the process and maintain the integrity…
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