What are inventor-originated prior public disclosures?

Inventor-originated prior public disclosures are another type of prior art exception under the America Invents Act (AIA). These disclosures refer to public disclosures made by the inventor or a joint inventor before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.

The MPEP section 2153 mentions this concept: See MPEP § 2153.02 for prior art exceptions based on inventor-originated prior public disclosures.

For more detailed information on inventor-originated prior public disclosures, you should refer to MPEP § 2153.02. This exception is important for inventors who may have publicly disclosed their invention before filing a patent application, as it can prevent such disclosures from being used as prior art against their own application.

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Topics: MPEP 2100 - Patentability, MPEP 2153 - Prior Art Exceptions Under 35 U.S.C. 102(B)(1) To Aia 35 U.S.C. 102(A)(1), Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: AIA, effective filing date, Inventor-Originated Prior Public Disclosures, prior art exception, public disclosure