Does an inventor need to know their invention will work for conception to be complete?
No, an inventor does not need to know that their invention will work for conception to be legally complete. According to MPEP 2138.04, the inventor’s belief in the success of the invention is not a requirement for conception. The MPEP cites the following case: “Burroughs Wellcome Co. v. Barr Labs., Inc., 40 F.3d 1223, 1228,…
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