Who signs a patent office action?

The signing of patent office actions follows a specific protocol as outlined in MPEP 707.08. The key points are: The full surname of the examiner who prepares the Office action is typed at the end of the action. If the preparing examiner has the authority to sign the action, they will do so. If the…

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What does MPEP 707.07(e) require patent examiners to do when reviewing amended applications?

MPEP 707.07(e) requires patent examiners to note all outstanding requirements against an application when reviewing an amended application. The section states: “In taking up an amended application for action the examiner should note in every letter all the requirements outstanding against the application.” This means that examiners must address or refer to every point from…

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