by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 1 856 792 B2 relates to a method for detecting the position of a rotor.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR13 as claim 1 as granted lacked N over D12=AT 408 591, classified as Y,A in the ESR established by the EPO. The same applied to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 380 042 B1 relates to an assembly for replacing the tricuspid atrioventricular valve.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over D5=US 2014/0194983, the first document classified X in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 430 207 B1 relates to a process for manufacturing a coated metal plate having an improved appearance.
Brief outline of the case
Opponent I attacked 1 all claims and Opponent II only attacked claims 8-11.
The oppositions were rejected and both opponents appealed.
The bord decided maintenance according to AR1 filed in appeal.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The OD revoked the patent and the proprietor appealed.
The OD found that the opposition was admissible and that the claimed subject-matter did not involve an inventive step.
The board held the opposition admissible and confirmed the revocation.
The board refused a request for enlargement by at least one additional legally qualified member.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 443 126 B1 relates to a molecule, simalikalactone E (SkE), and its use as medicament.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponents appealed.
The board confirmed the revocation.
Background of the patent
It was acknowledged in the patent that the Quassia amara plant had been used in traditional medicine against fevers and malaria throughout the north-western Amazon and as far afield as Central America.