by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an apparatus and method for filling a plurality of inflatable containers with a liquid, e.g. to fill a large number of water balloons simultaneously
Brief outline of the case
Opponent 2 appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form.
The former applicant, now proprietor/respondent filed a request for re-establishment of the priority.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to semiconductor devices including mesa structures and related methods.
Brief outline of the procedure
The application was refused for lack of IS of the MR and AR1 and 2. The contested decision further contained some remarks concerning objections under Art 84 and 123(2).
The board decided that a patent could be granted on the basis of request which was filed after the communication of the board.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an aqueous cleansing composition for human hair.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD for lack of IS of claim 1 of a new MR filed in opposition, whereby the CPA=D4=EP453238 was an X document cited in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to the use of compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of pathologies related to alpha-glucosidase and especially to the use of compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Brief outline of the case
The OD admitted in the procedure the late filed ground of opposition under Art 100(b).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Centrifugal force pendulum and drive system having centrifugal force pendulum”.
Brief outline of the procedure
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board found that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over a document cited in the ESR.
As the proprietor had filed AR 1-3 in opposition,