EP 3 702 157 relates to a method and device for accurately laying sheets
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the opponent appealed (sic) the decision.
On the cover sheet (EPO Form 2330),
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J 3/24 – Reimbursement of the appeal fee – SPV and legitimate expectations
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP 4 039 997 relates to a tilting pad bearing, an assembly of a construction element and such a bearing as well as a method of providing a journal opening with a desired cross-section. .
Brief outline of the case
The Receiving Section rejected the applicant’s request for further processing and deemed the application to be withdrawn.
T 124/22 – Courtesy is never misplaced – Cancellation of OP by ViCo before a BA – Apportionment of costs?
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 070 550 B1 relates to modelling of an industrial automation environment in the cloud.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
The board summoned to OP by ViCo.
T 1097/22 – Grant in 18 countries is not a reason for the EPO to grant a patent
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP 2 627 197 relates to optimised nutritional formulations.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused and the applicant appealed the decision
The board confirmed the refusal.
Claim 1 of the MR contravened the requirement of Art 123(2).
The same applied to claim 1 of AR1.
T 1184/22 – Late substantiation of carry over requests – Not taken into account
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 050 986 B1 relates to a high speed tool steel to be used for a tool, such as a die or a punch, as well as a method for producing the same.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the OD’s decision to reject the opposition.