by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 970 875 B1 relates to cell culture compositions with antioxidants and methods for polypeptide production in which hypotaurine plays an important role.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed before the OD.
One of the two opponents appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 497 276 B1 relates to a laundry washing machine.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
According to G 1/24 the board interpreted claimed features in the light of the description.
After interpreting claimed features in the light of the description,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 379 118 B1 relates to a check valve stopping any reflow.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked for lack of IS over a PPU=D22 from the opponent as CPA.
The board confirmed the revocation, but on the basis of the same first CPU,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Although, the text which will eventually be published in the OJ might be different from the advance version, the latter gives a clear indication:
To ensure proper functioning of the EPO and for legal certainty, the President of the EPO has decided that proceedings before the examining and opposition divisions should continue.
This notice applies with immediate effect.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 113 515 B1 relates to hearing devices, and in particular to hearing devices security.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board revoked the patent for lack of IS.
The case is interesting as the board held that,