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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According to MPEP 1302.13, the primary examiner has a specific location for signing on the Issue Classification sheet: “A primary examiner who prepares an application for issue signs the file wrapper only in the “Primary Examiner” box on the Issue Classification sheet.” This designated box ensures clarity and consistency in the signing process, making it…
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