Prior art is another term which is used to refer to patents and publications that are made in a relevant timeframe before the filing date of your patent application for the purpose of understanding the general public knowledge in the field of the invention and to understand any impact on patentability. Prior art is oftentimes also referred to in the context of the knowledge of a reasonable person skilled in the subject area of your invention at the relevant time period.

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