What is the difference in handling protests for original and reissue applications?
The main difference in handling protests for original and reissue applications lies in their accessibility to the public. MPEP 1901.05 outlines this distinction: Original applications: These are kept confidential unless published or made available under specific conditions. Reissue applications: As stated in the MPEP, “Reissue applications filed on, or after, March 1, 1977 are pursuant…
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