EP 2 476 607 B1 relates to a scooter for a small child.
Brief outline of the case
In a first decision, T 2538/16, the board decided to remit to the OD on the basis of the MR=former AR 2 in order to adapt the description.
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T 1949/22-Only grounds of opposition positively withdrawn can be ignored in a decision – In the contrary the OD commits a SPV
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 395 408 B1 relates to patient monitoring, and in particular to patient monitoring suitable for stereotactic radiation therapy.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according MR3 filed during OP.
The opponent appealed.
The board decided that the OD committed a SPV.
G 1/24 has been issued
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 076 804 B1 relates to a heated aerosol generating article with thermal spreading wrap.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The feature at stake
Claim 1 as granted contains the feature that the material is a “gathered sheet”.
T 1461/22 – The relationship between lack of N and lack of IS-Another blow to T 1042/18 and the like
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 111 380 B1 relates to processing signals in a quantum computing system.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The OD did not admit the ground of opposition of lack of N in the procedure.
The board held that the OD had not exercised its discretion correctly and admitted the objection of lack of N in the procedure.
T 404/23 – The mere repetition of arguments submitted in opposition is not sufficient in appeal – Blatant contrast with T 1958/22
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 736 576 B1 relates to a needle tip protector assembly for safety IV catheter assembly.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The appeal was dismissed mainly for lack of substantiation.
An objection under R 106 by the opponent was as well dismissed.