by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an adhesive composition based on ethylene copolymers, useful for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on a variety of supports.
Brief outline of the procedure
See the corresponding publication in the present blog.
In this discussion, the question of onus of proof of the proprietor when a use is mentioned in a product claim and the interpretation of cascading claims are touchd upon.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present patent results from a divisional application of EP06726789/EP 1 877 486.
The patent relates to acrylic blends of low molecular weight acrylic polymers with high molecular weight acrylic polymers.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed during OP before the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method of processing a signal in a hearing aid, and to a a hearing aid.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board of appeal considered that the invention in claim 1 as granted could not be enabled over the whole range claimed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
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by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a mechanically lined pipe (MLP), particularly but not exclusively to provide a submarine pipeline without a risk of buckling/wrinkling.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The board confirmed the revocation.
The case is interesting in that it turns around amendments to Fig 4 as filed and Fig 4 as granted.