How does the description requirement differ between 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or (a)(2)?

There is an important distinction between the description requirements of 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or (a)(2): For 35 U.S.C. 112(a): “It is necessary that the specification describe and enable the entire scope of the claimed invention.” For AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or (a)(2): “The prior art document need only describe and…

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