What is a grace period inventor-originated disclosure?
A grace period inventor-originated disclosure is a type of prior art exception under the America Invents Act (AIA). This exception allows inventors to disclose their invention within a certain period before filing a patent application without having that disclosure count as prior art against their own application.
The MPEP section 2153 refers to this concept: See MPEP § 2153.01 for prior art exceptions based on grace period inventor-originated disclosures as provided for under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A).
For more detailed information on grace period inventor-originated disclosures, you should refer to MPEP § 2153.01. This exception is crucial for inventors who may need to discuss or present their invention before filing a patent application.
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