Are protestors notified of Office actions or other documents related to their protest?
No, protestors are not notified of Office actions or other documents related to their protest. The MPEP 1901.07 clearly states: “The Office does not serve copies of Office actions or other documents mailed by the Office on protestors, and does not require applicants to serve copies of papers filed with the Office on protestors.” This means that once a protest is filed, the protestor will not receive any further communication or documentation regarding the progress or outcome of their protest.
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MPEP 1900 - Protest,
MPEP 1901.07 - Protestor Participation,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure