Appeal No. 2003-1307 Page 5
Application No. 09/420,785
carboxypeptidase Y such as requiring the sequence of a modified
carboxypeptidase Y to be highly homologous to SEQ ID NO:[ ]4, the description
of said few selected positions is insufficient to visualize the entire structure of a
modified carboxypeptidase Y.” This conclusion appears to conflict with the
claims of the ‘627 patent. In this regard, we note that a rejection using the
rationale set forth by the examiner would appear to require the signature of the
Group Director. Cf. MPEP § 2307.02. We note that the Group Director did not
sign the Answer.
For the foregoing reasons, we reverse the rejection of claims 24 and 25
under 35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph.
REVERSED
Toni R. Scheiner )
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