What are the signature requirements for documents submitted through EFS-Web?
For documents submitted through EFS-Web, the USPTO accepts electronic signatures. According to MPEP 402.03: Any paper filed in the Office in a patent application, patent file, or other proceeding which is not signed as required by 37 CFR 1.4(d) or (e) will be considered unsigned, and will be treated in accordance with 37 CFR 1.4(d)(1).…
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