How does the USPTO acknowledge receipt of a protest?
The USPTO acknowledges receipt of a protest through a self-addressed postcard provided by the protestor. According to MPEP 1901.05:
“Where a self-addressed postcard is included with the protest, the Office will acknowledge receipt of the protest by return of the self-addressed postcard.”
It’s important to note that this acknowledgment only confirms receipt and does not indicate whether the protest complies with 37 CFR 1.291.
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Topics:
MPEP 1900 - Protest,
MPEP 1901.05 - Acknowledgment Of Protest,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure