Updates on EPC, PCT, EPO case law and the e-EQE

On 08.03.2024, the EPO has published a Quality Dashboard.

The results are the following:

1 KPIs Examination

1.a Grants: Incorrect assessment of novelty or inventive step

Result 2023: 7.9%*
Goal 2024: < 5%*              Sample size: 1 050 grants

1.b Grants: Findings on added subject-matter

Result 2023: 5%*

Goal 2024: <

The patent concerns a device and a method for machining the inner surface of a pipe system, especially at a joint area of the pipe system.

Brief outline of the case

The OD decided maintenance of the patent according to AR4.

Both proprietor and opponent appealed the decision.

In view of infringement proceedings in Germany,

The patent concerns a device and a method for machining the inner surface of a pipe system, especially at a joint area of the pipe system.

Brief outline of the case

The OD decided that claim 1 as granted and of AR1 was infringing Art 123(2), and decided maintenance of the patent according to AR4.

The patent relates to rituximab for use in a method for treating joint damage.

Brief outline of the case

Following 7 oppositions and two interventions, the OD revoked the patent.

In decision T 2842/18, the board confirmed the revocation of the patent.

An objection under R 106,

The application relates to a method and apparatus for forming a formwork for a ribbed or waffle concrete slab.

Brief outline of the case

The application was deemed withdrawn for non-payment of the renewal fee for the 6th year with surcharge.

The applicant filed a request for re-establishment. The ED rejected the request for re-establishment.