Anticipation

Term: Anticipation

Definition: Under 35 U.S.C. § 102(a), a concept in patent law where an invention is not considered novel because it has been previously disclosed in a single prior art reference.  “Anticipation” can be used to reject a pending patent application or if a patent issued, invalidate patent claims. 

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