by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to multimodal polyethylene polymers and process preparing said polymer.
Brief outline of the procedure
The MR and AR1-36 filed in reply to the opposition were considering lacking clarity. AR 37 had no problem with Art 84 or Art 123(2), but lacked N over D6=WO 2007/042216, not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present decision goes back to the 2d quarter of 2023. Its importance came to light when it was commented recently in “Le blog du droit européen des brevets”. .
The patent relates to a botulinum toxin assay with improved sensitivity.
Brief outline of the procedure
Claim 1 and 9 as granted were considered lacking sufficiency by the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet having excellent magnetic characteristics and coating adhesion.
Claim 1 as granted comprised a coating layer A on the steel side and a coating layer B formed on a surface side mainly composed of glass.
Dependent claim 4 mentioned the following parameter: “a coating weight of the coating layer A on the steel sheet side is 1.0-3.0 g/m2 (both sides) as converted to oxygen”
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an electric toothbrush.
Brief outline of the procedure
The patent was maintained according to an AR filed late during during the OP before the OD.
The proprietor and the opponent appealed this decision.
Late filed objections under Art 84 were admitted under Art 12(6) RPBA20.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a bone regenerative material for use in methods of treating patients suffering from bone degeneration, such as osteopenia and osteoporosis and more particularly, by replacing at least a portion of the degenerated bone material.
Brief outline of the procedure
The patent was revoked by the OD and the proprietor appealed.