by Daniel X. Thomas
Application of G 1/24 by the Boards of Appeal of the EPO
G 1/24 has been issued on 18.06.2025. There are not a lot of decisions in which G 1/24 and the principles which it established are discussed, but it appears possible to derive some conclusions from those decisions.
This decision follows an appeal in opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 164 428 B1 relates to a prosthetic element with a cellular structure, and the method to make it.
Brief outline of the case
Both proprietor and the original opponent, opponent 1, appealed against the decision of the OD, to maintain the European patent in amended form according to AR3.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 510 132 A1, originally filed as PCT application PCT/US2017/050478 and published under WO 2018/049029, relates to solid detergent compositions and methods of adjusting the dispense rate of solid detergents using solid anionic surfactants.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application for a lack of clarity.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 513 135 B1 relates to improved processes for purifying polypeptides of interest, by increasing the amount of a polypeptide of interest bound to a cation-exchange matrix relative to the amount of one or more impurities bound to the ion-exchange matrix.
Brief outline of the case
The OD maintained the patent according to AR4.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 242 634 B1 relates to a system and method for producing an extruded expandable barrier. Such barriers are commonly used in various parts of a motor vehicle to prevent noise, fumes, dirt, water, and the like from passing through from one area to another.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD,