What 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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