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notice of prior-art references

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A quick definition of notice of prior-art references:

A notice of prior-art references is a notification given to a patent applicant by a patent examiner. It informs the applicant of previously issued patents that have been used to reject one or more of their claims. In simpler terms, it is a notice that tells the applicant that their invention is not new or original because someone else has already patented something similar.

A more thorough explanation:

A notice of prior-art references is a notification given by a patent examiner to an applicant. It informs the applicant of previously issued patents that have been used to reject one or more of their claims.

For example, if an inventor applies for a patent on a new type of bicycle chain, the patent examiner may conduct a search of previously issued patents. If the examiner finds a patent for a similar bicycle chain, they may use it to reject the inventor's claim. The examiner would then send a notice of prior-art references to the inventor, informing them of the previously issued patent.

This notice is important because it allows the applicant to understand the prior art and make any necessary changes to their application. It also helps to ensure that only truly novel and non-obvious inventions are granted patents.

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soapy
12:52
Damn. I got all excited. Thanks y'all
12:52
Do you not think that plays any role in china tariff discussions? Biden, apparently, does and has his own china tariffs right now!
12:53
holy shit @scorediot i thought you meant there was an app with a question about taiwan
1a2b3c4d26z
12:53
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I applied last week (I think...) and didn't have a date today. I'm UR
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:53
i cant remember whether i had a date this is misery inducing
@SirEggan: he was baiting you. it’s a mean spirited question
the whole definition debate is so wild its the same as labels like. as long as its not hurting anyone let ppl do what they want
12:54
end trans privelage
12:54
obviously sarcsm btw
i was furiously typing a response btw
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:55
Ok another hot topic, Global Warming is it real? I think it is and a very important issue
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:55
aint no way we're debating global warming here
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:55
did yall like my pun?
the ocean is boiling as we speak
yes it is
soapy
12:56
Uhhhm, acktually, i was cold yesterday. take that, silly scientists!!
12:56
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: ah ok lol i see. i figured but also i like to give my answer anyway because they're not going to like it whether i say a definition or i don't. might as well share anyway. if i don't share then it seems like i'm not proud and strong in my beliefs
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:56
Hot Topic, Global Warming
12:56
global warming is fake, it was a hoax started by big justice to trick aj and mother of big justice to bring him to costco for more chicken bake
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:56
i had to wear a jacket yesterday... where is this global warming that the liberals speak of. i would certainly like some
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:56
no one?
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:56
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@SirEggan: fair enough
i cannot believe big justice aj and the rizzler were on jimmy fallon
u can see he hated them so bad
costco guys is child abuse
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:57
Any Ave Maria waves (Day three of asking)
that child can barely breathe
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