Statutory Bar

Term: Statutory Bar

Definition: A provision in law that prevents a patent from being granted if certain actions, such as public disclosure, have occurred prior to filing.  Statutory bars are set forth in the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. Sections 102 and 103.

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