What are the requirements for filing a second or subsequent protest?
Filing a second or subsequent protest requires meeting specific conditions as outlined in MPEP 1901.07(a). According to the manual, “37 CFR 1.291(c)(5) requires that a second or subsequent protest by the same real party in interest include: (A) an explanation as to why the issue(s) raised in the second or subsequent protest are significantly different…
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Generally, a protestor is not allowed to file multiple protests for the same application, with some exceptions. According to MPEP 1901.07(a), “37 CFR 1.291(c) does not provide for the submission of additional protests in the same application by the same real party in interest except for submissions filed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.291(c)(5).” However,…
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