Experimental Use

Experimental Use

Definition

An invention may require experimentation or testing in a public area or through the public’s knowledge. Such experimental use may allow the inventor to avoid application of the bar to patentability for inventions that have been in public use or on sale in the United States more than one year prior to the date of the patent application.

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