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by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a silencer unit for a motor vehicle as well to an exhaust system for a motor vehicle using such a silencer unit.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD as claim 1 as granted was infringing Art 123(2). The same applied to AR 1-3.
