Can canceled matter from a patent application be used in a 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejection?
Canceled matter from a patent application cannot be used in a 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejection. The MPEP clearly states: “Canceled matter in the application file of a U.S. patent or application publication cannot be relied upon in a rejection under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e).” Ex Parte…
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