What is the effective date for applying AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception?
What is the effective date for applying AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception? The effective date for applying the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception is crucial for determining its applicability. According to MPEP 2154.02(c): “Even if the only differences between the subject matter disclosed by the reference and the claimed invention were made pursuant to a…
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What is the Common Ownership Exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)? The Common Ownership Exception, as outlined in MPEP 2154.02(c), is a prior art exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C). This exception states that disclosures shall not be considered prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) if: The subject matter disclosed and the claimed invention…
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