There are two specific instances (and these are the only two) in which a prior disclosure of the invention is not taken into consideration as part of the state of the art, viz. where the disclosure was due to, or in consequence of:
an evident abuse in relation to the applicant or his legal predecessor - e.g. the invention was derived from the applicant and disclosed against his wish; or
the display of the invention by the applicant or his legal predecessor at an officially recognised international exhibition as defined in Art. 55(1)(b).
CHAPTER IV PATENTABILITY
8.2 Time limit
