What is the “effectively filed” date for subject matter in a U.S. patent document?
The “effectively filed” date for subject matter in a U.S. patent document is crucial for determining its prior art status. According to MPEP 2154.01(b): The “effectively filed” date of a subject matter described in a U.S. patent document … is the earlier of: (1) The actual filing date of the patent or the application for…
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The America Invents Act (AIA) introduced changes to how the effective filing date of subject matter in prior art is determined. Under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d), the effective filing date for subject matter in a U.S. patent document can be: The actual filing date of the patent or application The filing date of the earliest…
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