by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a strengthened glass article.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused due to the insertion of an undisclosed disclaimer in the claims of the (then and current) MR did not fulfil the requirements of Art 123(2).
The application was filed on 22.07.2016.
The application claims inter alia the priority of D0=US 62/194,984 filed on 21.07.2015.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a foundry additive based on graphite.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the decision of the OD to revoke the patent
The MR of the proprietor was rejection of the opposition.
Maintenance in amended form according to AR1 and 2 already filed in opposition was also requested.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a system for making beverages, in particular based on capsules containing a powdered food substance like coffee.
Brief outline of the case
The OD found that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over A6=WO 2007/137974 (Not in the ISR/EPO).
AR1 was also lacking N over A6.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application generally relates to wireless communications and more particularly to policy control for encapsulated data flows.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused by the ED, inter alia, for lack of N or IS of various claims in a series of MR and AR.
The applicant appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Spark plug of an internal combustion engine”
Brief outline of the case
The OD admitted a late-filed ground of opposition under Art 100(b) and considered that the patent as granted could not be maintained as granted due to this objection.
The proprietor appealed the decision of the OD to maintain the patent according to AR2.