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The patent was revoked by the OD and the proprietor appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an age-tailored nutritional composition system.
The system contains two or more nutritional compositions comprising different amounts of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).
The idea underlying the invention is to provide the infant with different nutritional compositions which reflect its evolving nutritional needs over time, in particular at different ages.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a multi-phase pre-portioned cleaning agent.
Brief outline of the procedure
In opposition, the proprietor requested maintenance in amended form on the basis of a new MR, which was found lacking N over D1=WO2006/086109, not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO
Following the filing of AR1,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to reinforced bonded abrasive tools, especially to bonded cut-off wheels that can be used to snag or slice materials such as stone or metal.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
In appeal the opponent brought forward questions for a referral to the EBA.