What is a protest in patent law?
A protest in patent law is a submission by the public against pending patent applications, as permitted by 37 CFR 1.291. The MPEP states that “37 CFR 1.291 permits protests by the public against pending applications.” These protests are not limited to prior art documents but can include any information that, in the protestor’s opinion, would make or have made the grant of the patent improper.
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And/Or Violation Of Duty Of Disclosure,
Inequitable Conduct,
MPEP 2000 - Duty Of Disclosure,
MPEP 2013 - Protests Involving Issues Of Fraud,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure