How quickly are Office actions signed at the USPTO?

The USPTO emphasizes prompt signing of Office actions and other correspondence. According to MPEP 707.09, All Office actions and other correspondence should be signed promptly. This guideline ensures that patent examination processes move forward efficiently and that applicants receive timely responses. While ‘promptly’ is not specifically defined, it implies that examiners should sign documents without unnecessary delay once they are ready for issuance.

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