Can I use a handwritten signature for electronically filed patent documents?
Yes, you can use a handwritten signature for electronically filed patent documents. The USPTO accepts a graphic representation of a handwritten signature when submitted via the USPTO patent electronic filing system.
According to 37 CFR 1.4(d)(3): “A graphic representation of a handwritten signature as provided for in 37 CFR 1.4(d)(1) will be accepted when submitted via the USPTO patent electronic filing system.”
This allows for the use of traditional handwritten signatures in electronic filings, providing flexibility for applicants and practitioners.
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Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure