How does an examiner evaluate evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception?

How does an examiner evaluate evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception? When evaluating evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception, an examiner follows specific procedures as outlined in MPEP 717.02(c): The examiner will determine if the rejection is based upon a disclosure made by the inventor, a joint inventor, or another who…

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