What are the requirements for invoking the exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B)?
To invoke the exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B), certain requirements must be met. MPEP 2155.02 outlines these requirements: “In order for the exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) to apply, the subject matter of the intervening disclosure must be the same as the subject matter of the inventor’s previous public disclosure.” The key requirements…
Read MoreHow does AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(B) differ from AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B)?
AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(B) and AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) are similar provisions, but they apply to different types of prior art disclosures. The MPEP states: AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) provides that a grace period disclosure shall not be prior art to a claimed invention under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) if subject matter disclosed had, before…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) and 102(b)(2)(B)?
AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) and 102(b)(2)(B) provide similar exceptions for disclosures, but they apply to different types of prior art: 102(b)(1)(B) applies to grace period disclosures under 102(a)(1) (public disclosures) 102(b)(2)(B) applies to disclosures under 102(a)(2) (patent applications) The MPEP states: AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(B) and 102(b)(2)(B) respectively provide that a grace period disclosure under…
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