What is the difference between 35 U.S.C. 102 and 35 U.S.C. 103 rejections?

The key difference between rejections based on 35 U.S.C. 102 and 35 U.S.C. 103 lies in how the prior art is applied:

For detailed guidance on patentability determinations under these sections, refer to MPEP §§ 2131 – 2146 and MPEP §§ 2150 – 2159.04.

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Topics: MPEP 2100 - Patentability, MPEP 2120 - Rejection On Prior Art, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: 35 u.s.c. 102, 35 u.s.c. 103, Anticipation, Obviousness, Prior Art Rejections