What is the one-year grace period in 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)?
The one-year grace period in 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) provides exceptions to certain disclosures that would otherwise be considered prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). The MPEP states: “Potential references within the one-year grace period are excepted as prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) when the inventor’s own work has been publicly disclosed by the inventor,…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between the exceptions in 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) and 102(b)(2)?
The exceptions in 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) and 102(b)(2) serve different purposes and apply to different types of prior art. Here’s a comparison: 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) Exceptions: Apply to disclosures that would be prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) Cover public disclosures made within one year before the effective filing date Include exceptions for inventor’s own…
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