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FAQ Category: MPEP 2133.03(D) – “In This Country”
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What constitutes “substantial activity” in the U.S. for the on-sale bar under pre-AIA 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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How does the “on sale” bar apply to foreign activities under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(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 does “in this country” mean in pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(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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Can foreign sales activities trigger the on-sale bar under pre-AIA 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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What is the significance of the CTS Corp. v. Piher Int’l Corp. case in pre-AIA 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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What is the difference between AIA and pre-AIA patent law regarding “in this country”?
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 the AIA change the territorial scope of 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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How does 35 U.S.C. 105 relate to the “in this country” requirement in pre-AIA 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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