What is the “identical invention” requirement for anticipation under 35 U.S.C. 102?

What is the “identical invention” requirement for anticipation under 35 U.S.C. 102? The “identical invention” requirement for anticipation under 35 U.S.C. 102 means that the prior art reference must disclose every element of the claimed invention, either explicitly or inherently, in the same configuration as in the claim. As stated in the MPEP 2131: “A…

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