MPEP Q & A 343: Can prior art submissions occur after the filing of the patent?

Patent Bar MPEP Q & A Podcast by Lisa Parmley, USPTO Patent Practitioner #51006

Dec 16, 20252:59Education

Question: Can any further submission of prior art by the same real party in interest be considered after the filing of the protest? Answer: After the filing of the protest, no further submission of prior art by the same...

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