How does the concept of analogous arts relate to obviousness in patent law?
The concept of analogous arts is closely related to the assessment of obviousness in patent law. The MPEP provides guidance on this relationship: See MPEP § 2141.01(a) for a discussion of analogous and nonanalogous art in the context of establishing a prima facie case of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103. (MPEP 904.01(c)) In determining obviousness,…
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