Can oral presentations qualify as prior art under the “printed publication” category?
Oral presentations alone typically do not qualify as “printed publications” for prior art purposes. However, materials associated with an oral presentation may qualify under certain circumstances. MPEP 2128 states: “An oral presentation at a scientific meeting or a demonstration at a trade show may be prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1)’s provision: ‘otherwise available to…
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