What happens if a protest is filed after the time limit specified in 37 CFR 1.291?
If a protest is filed after the time limit specified in 37 CFR 1.291, it will generally not be entered or considered by the USPTO. However, there are two exceptions to this rule: Written Consent of the Applicant: If the protest is accompanied by the written consent of the applicant, it may be entered and…
Read MoreWhat happens if a protest is filed after the time limit under 37 CFR 1.291?
If a protest is filed after the time limit specified in 37 CFR 1.291, it will generally not be entered into the record or considered. However, there are exceptions. According to the MPEP 1901: “A protest filed after final rejection or allowance will not be entered into the record or considered, except as provided under…
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