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?

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…

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