Anticipation

A situation that exists when claimed invention is not novel in view of the prior art. To anticipate a claimed invention, a prior art reference (normally one) must teach every element (or step) of the claim. MPEP 2131, MPEP 2131.01, MPEP 2131.02, MPEP 2131.03.

A term used usually in the consideration of an invention with respect to novelty. This refers to prior knowledge, established as by publication or use of the invention at a date prior to the claimed date of invention and thus indicating that the present invention lacks patentable novelty.

Each generation of offspring has increased severity of a genetic disorder; e.g., a grandchild may have earlier onset and more severe symptoms than the parent, who had earlier onset than the grandparent. See also: additive genetic effects, complex trait