How does the grace period inventor-originated disclosure exception differ from other prior art exceptions?
The grace period inventor-originated disclosure exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) is a specific type of prior art exception with unique characteristics: Source of Disclosure: It applies to disclosures made by the inventor, a joint inventor, or someone who obtained the subject matter directly or indirectly from the inventor or joint inventor. Time Frame: It…
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Yes, the grounds for rejecting claims in an application can be different from those applicable to the corresponding patent claims. According to MPEP 706.06: “The ground of rejection of the claims presented in the application may or may not be one which would also be applicable to the corresponding claims in the patent.” This means…
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