by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 008 767 A1 relates to a bio-mineralised cathode and anode materials or an electromechanical cell.
Brief outline of the case
The applicant requested re-establishment of rights into the time limit for payment of the seventh renewal fee the plus additional fee, enclosing a “witness statement” made by him and other documentary evidence as to the course of events from mid-2020 to December 2020.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 811 016 B1 relates to a device for energy transfer and for energy storage in a liquid reservoir.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted and of AR1 lacked N over D1=DE 31 08 431.
AR2 was late filed and not admitted due to prima facie problems with Art 84 and Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 587 104 relates to coated steel strips. The patent results from a divisional application of EP 17192410 = EP 3 290 199 and of EP 06842403 = EP 2 086 755.
Decision of the OD
A new MR corresponding to the patent as granted was admitted by the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 083 002 B1 relates to a filter medium, a filter element and a filter arrangement, especially to an interior air filter and an interior air filter assembly for cleaning air entering the interior of a motor vehicle.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 076 804 B1 relates to a heated aerosol generating article with thermal spreading wrap.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected the description and the opponent appealed.
In view of the importance of the questions raised with respect to the interpretation of the claim,