Can a protest be submitted electronically via EFS-Web?
No, a protest cannot be submitted electronically via EFS-Web. The MPEP explicitly states:
“A protest must NOT be submitted electronically via EFS-Web.“
Protests must be submitted by mail to the following address:
Mail Stop Petition
Commissioner for Patents
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
It’s important to follow this guideline to ensure that your protest is properly received and processed by the USPTO.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 1900 - Protest
MPEP 1901.03 - How Protest Is Submitted
Patent Law
Patent Procedure