by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 822 613 B1 relates to a wound treatment device and covering device for the same.
Brief outline of the case
The OD did not admit the new MR and AR1 under R 80. AR2 and 3 were not admitted as filed too late. The patent was thus revoked.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 094 648 A1 has been filed as WO 2015/107015 and relates to “FC-region variants with improved protein A-binding”. The applicant is Hoffman-La Roche. The present case has already been commented in this blog.
Brief outline of the case
The application EP 15 700 545.5 was refused as the applicant disapproved the text of the patent proposed by the ED in the communication under R 71(3).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 265 656 B1 relates to a mixing box for an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by decision dated 02.06.2023. The time limit for filing a notice of appeal ended on 13.03.2023 and for filing a statement of grounds of appeal on 12.05.2023.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 300 753 B1 relates to a metered dose inhaler for dispensing aerosol doses
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1 and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the maintenance according to AR1.
The case is interesting as the proprietor queried the admissibility of the opposition and of the appeal.
The EPAC 2024 exam was held on Thu 10 Oct 24 – Part 1: 1000-1130 CET – 90 mins, Part 2: 1400-1600 CET – 120 mins. Time for Part 1 thankfully increased by 50%. More administrator questions. See here for links to download two files.
