The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2023

The question became whether the patients could be considered members of the public, and whether their participation in the clinical trial therefore constituted prior public use of the formulation. Critically, to satisfy the prior use test, it is not necessary to show that a disclosure has in fact taken place.

Confidentiality 134

Confidentiality Public Use Patent Application Invention 134

Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

A high number of patent applications are given a non-final rejection from the USPTO according to Yale. Often, the reason that the patent office will cite for rejecting an application is the presence of prior art. This makes the term ‘prior art’ an important concept for inventors to understand.

Art 52

Art Patent Invention Patent Application 52

Intepat

JANUARY 17, 2023

It provides an opportunity for the applicant to provide information regarding the invention in order to be entitled to claim protection. It is a crucial techno-legal document constituted by scientific and technical disclosures which designate the basis of the rights of a patent. Prior art and problem to be solved.

Invention 52

Invention Patent Public Domain Inventor 52