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PRIOR ART

\pɹˈa͡ɪəɹ ˈɑːt], \pɹˈa‍ɪəɹ ˈɑːt], \p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_ə_ɹ ˈɑː_t]\

Definitions of PRIOR ART

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All previous inventions in the field of an invention for which a patent is being sought. Prior art is used by the Patent and TM Office to decide whether the invention is sufficiently unique and non-intuitive to qualify for patent protection.

2010 - Legal Glossary Database
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