Can multiple protests be submitted by different people representing the same real party in interest?

While multiple protests can be submitted, they cannot be used to circumvent the requirements for subsequent protests by the same real party in interest. The MPEP 1901.01 clearly states: “The requirements of 37 CFR 1.291(c)(5) cannot be avoided by multiple protests submitted by different people representing the same real party in interest.” This means that…

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