How does the “predictability of the art” factor into the enablement requirement?
The “predictability of the art” is a crucial factor in assessing enablement under 35 U.S.C. 112(a). According to MPEP 2164.01: “The amount of guidance or direction needed to enable the invention is inversely related to the amount of knowledge in the state of the art as well as the predictability in the art.” This means…
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