Innovation & intellectual property · 30/03/2020Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Waiver of Original Handwritten Signature Requirement Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has temporarily waived its requirement for original handwritten signatures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for electronic signatures in certain cases.
Original source language: Federal Register — Patent and Trademark OfficeOpen original release →