What is the process for handling examiner’s answers on appeal in patent cases?

Examiner’s answers on appeal are a critical part of the patent examination process and are listed as an exception to partial signatory authority in MPEP 1005. This means that even examiners with partial signatory authority cannot sign these documents independently. According to MPEP 1005, “Examiner’s answers on appeal (MPEP § 1207)” require the signature of…

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