How does the AIA’s treatment of prior art affect independent inventors?
The AIA’s treatment of prior art has significant implications for independent inventors. Under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1), an inventor’s own public disclosures can potentially be used as prior art against their patent application. However, the AIA also provides a grace period: “Disclosures of the subject matter made one year or less before the effective filing…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of MPEP 402.08 for independent inventors in interference proceedings?
MPEP 402.08 has important implications for independent inventors involved in interference proceedings. The key provision states: While an application is involved in an interference or derivation proceeding, any power of attorney of or revocation of power of attorney should be forwarded to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board for consideration. For independent inventors, this means:…
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