What is the effective date for prior art exceptions under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)?

The effective date for prior art exceptions under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) is important to understand. According to MPEP 717.02(b):

The exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) applies to all applications filed on or after March 16, 2013, and to applications filed before March 16, 2013 that are subject to the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA.

This means that for applications filed on or after March 16, 2013, or those subject to the first inventor to file provisions, the prior art exception can be invoked if the conditions are met.

To learn more:

• AIA
• prior art exceptions
• effective date
• 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)

To learn more:

• 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)