How does a specific example in prior art anticipate a claimed range?
A specific example in prior art can anticipate a claimed range if it falls within that range. This is based on the principle that disclosing a species (specific example) anticipates a genus (range) that includes that species. The MPEP 2131.03 provides an illustrative example: “Claims to titanium (Ti) alloy with 0.6-0.9% nickel (Ni) and 0.2-0.4%…
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