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What is the significance of the March 16, 2013 date in patent law?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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Can a secret patent be used as prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or (b)?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What is the “pre-AIPA” version of 35 U.S.C. 102(e) and when does it apply?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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How does pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) apply to international applications?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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How does pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d) treat patents with a period of secrecy?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What is the significance of pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b) in determining prior art?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What is the significance of the publication date for a U.S. patent document in prior art rejections?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What constitutes a “patent” for rejection purposes under 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) and (b)?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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When is a patent considered available to the public for prior art purposes?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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How can I overcome a rejection based on 35 U.S.C. 102 prior art?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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