What is the significance of the Perricone v. Medicis Pharm. Corp. case in genus-species anticipation?

The Perricone v. Medicis Pharm. Corp. case is significant in understanding genus-species anticipation in patent law. As discussed in MPEP 2131.02, this case provides important insights into how prior art disclosures are interpreted in relation to genus-species claims. The MPEP cites the case: “In Perricone v. Medicis Pharm. Corp., 432 F.3d 1368, 1376-77, 77 USPQ2d…

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