When does the 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception not apply?

The 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception does not apply in certain situations. According to the MPEP: The 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception does not apply to a disclosure that qualifies as prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) (disclosures publicly made before the effective filing date of the claimed invention). Additionally, this exception: Is not effective to remove…

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