Canceled matter in U.S. patent files has specific implications for prior art considerations: Canceled matter in the application file of a U.S. patent or U.S. application publication is not considered a proper reference as of the filing date under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e). However, canceled matter can be used as prior…

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