Comment by dylan604
1 year ago
The prior art restrictions are no longer in place, and the system has become first to file. The America Invents Act changed to the first to file from first to invent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahy%E2%80%93Smith_America_In...
This is only half true. Yes, the country switched to first-to-file, but the definition of prior art was expanded. This means it's easier to strike down a patent due to prior art now than before.
Your link shows that prior art is still a thing.
only with in the grace period. prior art previously had no such limitation. if you could prove you had the thing before the patent filer, you could void the patent. now, if you wait beyond the grace period, ooops
this seems to be overlooked and i'm not sure why. you're like the 3rd person
This is completely wrong. Please don’t opine on legal matters if you can’t be bothered to educate yourself.