What is the difference between AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c)?
While both AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) deal with common ownership, there are significant differences between them. According to MPEP 2154.02(c): “If the provisions of AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) are met, a U.S. patent document that might otherwise qualify as prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) is not available as…
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