How can an applicant use the grace period inventor’s disclosure exception to overcome a 102(a)(1) rejection?
How can an applicant use the grace period inventor’s disclosure exception to overcome a 102(a)(1) rejection? An applicant can use the grace period inventor’s disclosure exception under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) to overcome a 102(a)(1) rejection. According to MPEP 2152.06: “An applicant may overcome a rejection by filing an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(a)…
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What is the ‘grace period inventor’s disclosure’ exception under AIA? The ‘grace period inventor’s disclosure’ exception is a key provision under the America Invents Act (AIA) that protects inventors from their own disclosures. According to MPEP 717: AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) provides exceptions to the prior art provisions of AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). These exceptions…
Read MoreWhat is the grace period inventor’s disclosure exception in patent law?
The grace period inventor’s disclosure exception is a provision in patent law that allows inventors to disclose their invention within a specific timeframe without it being considered prior art against their own patent application. As explained in MPEP 717.01: AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) provides that a grace period disclosure shall not be prior art to…
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