by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 1 825 720 B1 relates to a distributed intelligence multi-ballast lighting system.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2.
Proprietor and opponent appealed this decision.
Although the patent had lapsed in all designated states. the opponent requested continuation of the opposition proceedings.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 528 847 B1 relates to relates to a pharmaceutical preparation of thyroid hormone T4 in an alcohol-free water-glycerol solution.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board decided that claim 1 as granted lacked IS.
As AR1 was not admitted under Art 12(3+4) RPBA,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 194 681 B1 relates to a honeycomb, in particular deformable honeycomb for light weight component and to a block and method for producing the honeycomb.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted as well as of AR 1 and 2bis lacked N over a PPU.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 900 070 B1 relates to the use of a smoke condensate for browning and smoking a protein containing food.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked for lack of sufficiency.
The board considered that sufficiency was given, and the problem was at best a problem of IS.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 268 667 B1 relates to a gas burner with at least two flame rings (not represented here).
Brief outline of the case
The patent claimed an Italian priority and was filed in Italian. In the translated description, the term “scodellino” (12+15) was translated as “dish”.
The OD considered that claims 1 and dependent claims 2-4 were infringing Art 123(2) and decided maintenance according AR1 as “dish” was broader than “scodellino“.