Where can I find information on overcoming a 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection?

Information on overcoming a 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection based on a printed publication or patent has been moved to MPEP § 2120.01. This section provides strategies and procedures for responding to and potentially overcoming novelty rejections.

For AIA applications specifically, information on overcoming a 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or 102(a)(2) rejection can be found in MPEP § 2152.06. This includes guidance on using affidavits or declarations to establish exceptions to prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b).

To learn more:

• 35 U.S.C. 102
• overcoming rejections
• prior art exceptions

To learn more:

• 35 U.S.C. 102