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h. the meaning of "disclosure".
The AIA does not define the term "disclosure", and AIA 35 U.S.C 102(a) does not
use the term "disclosure". AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) and (b)(2), however, each
state conditions under which a "disclosure" that otherwise falls within AIA
35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) or 102(a)(2) is not prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1)
or 102(a)(2).
Thus, the Office is treating the term "disclosure" as a generic experssion
intended to encompass the ducoments and activities enumerated in AIA 35 U.S.C.