What does “by another who has not abandoned, suppressed, or concealed it” mean in patent law?
This phrase refers to a provision in pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g) that makes available as prior art the prior invention of another person who has not abandoned, suppressed, or concealed their invention. The MPEP states: “Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g) generally makes available as prior art within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 103, the prior invention…
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The phrase “The Invention Was Made in This Country” refers to a specific requirement in pre-AIA (pre-America Invents Act) U.S. patent law. According to MPEP 2138.02, this requirement is related to prior art under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g). The MPEP states: “Subject matter under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g) is available only if made in this…
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