MPEP § 706.02(a) — [Reserved]

Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024 · last revised R-10.2019

[Editor Note: Information pertaining to rejections under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or (a)(2) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a), (b), or (e) based on a printed publication or patent has been moved to MPEP § 2120.01.]