MPEP § 706.02(c) — [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) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or (b) based on knowledge by others or public use or sale has been moved to MPEP § 2120.02.]

Contents

Cited authority

35 U.S.C. 102 Conditions for patentability; novelty
35 U.S.C. 102 (pre-AIA) Conditions for patentability; novelty and loss of right to patent
2120.02 Rejections Under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or (b): Knowledge by Others, or Public Use, or On Sale