prior art
- All technology and publications that existed before an invention's creation or were publicly disclosed about the invention over a year prior to its patent application, potentially invalidating the patent if seen to incorporate all elements of the new innovation
- The inventor's patent application was rejected because the patent examiner found evidence of prior art.
- While examining the patent claims, the researcher found identical mechanisms in prior art.
- To determine the originality of the invention, the patent office conducted a thorough search of prior art.
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