Can a protest be filed in a reissue application?
Yes, a protest can be filed in a reissue application, but there are specific timing considerations. According to MPEP 1901.04: “A protest may be filed in a reissue application throughout the pendency of the reissue application prior to the date a notice of allowance is given or mailed subject to the timing constraint of the…
Read MoreWhat are the time limits for filing a protest under 37 CFR 1.291?
The time limits for filing a protest under 37 CFR 1.291 are as follows: A protest must be submitted prior to the date the application was published or the mailing of a notice of allowance under 37 CFR 1.311, whichever occurs first. If the protest is accompanied by the written consent of the applicant, it…
Read MoreWhat is the time limit for filing a protest under 37 CFR 1.291?
The time limit for filing a protest under 37 CFR 1.291 is before the date the application is published or a notice of allowance is mailed, whichever occurs first. As stated in the MPEP 1901: “A protest must be submitted prior to the date the application was published or a notice of allowance under 37…
Read MoreCan protests be filed for design patent applications?
Yes, protests can be filed for design patent applications. While MPEP 1511 is part of the chapter on design patents, it refers to the general protest procedures outlined in MPEP Chapter 1900, which apply to both utility and design patents. The protest process allows third parties to submit relevant prior art or other information that…
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