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The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.

The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.

Brief outline of the case

Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.

The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.

The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.

Brief outline of the case

Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.

The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.

The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.

Brief outline of the case

Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.

The patent relates to an anechoic visco-thermal liner for nacelles of turbo-engines.

Proprietor is a US company.

The opposition was filed by Cabinet Beau de Loménie acting on behalf of Safran Aircraft Engines, a competitor of the proprietor, see below.

Brief outline of the case

Claim 1 as granted was lacking N over O1=EP 1 982 323,

The patent relates to an accumulation and transfer device as well as method.

A reference to T 2604/18 recently published, has been added in the present publication.

Brief outline of the case

The opponent appealed the decision to reject the opposition.

In its communication pursuant Art 15(1) RPBA20 the board informed the parties of its provisional opinion that the contested decision should be set aside and the patent revoked.