What is the inventor-originated prior public disclosure exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(B)?

The inventor-originated prior public disclosure exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(B) provides protection against certain prior art. As stated in MPEP 2154.02(b): “AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(B) provides a second exception to prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2). This provision excepts as prior art subject matter that was effectively filed by another after the subject…

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