Anticipation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000517",
  "term": "Anticipation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A ground of unpatentability that arises when a single prior art reference discloses every element of a claimed invention, expressly or inherently, so the invention is not novel. The reference is a patent, publication, public use or sale that predates the effective filing date and may come from anyone, including the inventor. Anticipation is judged claim by claim under 35 U.S.C. section 102, unlike obviousness under section 103, which combines references.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/anticipation/"
}