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• 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.

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  Anticipation. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/anticipation.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Anticipation. research.hsc.unt.edu. Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. University of North Texas. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/anticipation (accessed: June 10, 2023).

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  "Anticipation." Glossary of Patent Legal Terms. University of North Texas. 10 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/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.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Anticipation. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/anticipation.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Anticipation. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/anticipation (accessed: June 10, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Anticipation." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 10 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/anticipation.

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