What is the significance of an electronic signature on a patent Office action?

An electronic signature on a patent Office action is significant because it officially authenticates the document. The MPEP 707.09 states that The electronic signature of the Supervisory Patent Examiner, Primary or other authorized examiner is inserted to sign Office actions. This electronic signature serves as a legal validation of the Office action, indicating that it has been reviewed and approved by an authorized examiner before being issued to the applicant or their representative.

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