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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The patent was revoked for lack of IS over a PPU=D22 from the opponent as CPA.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,

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.

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,

EP 2 086 755 B1 relates to coated steels, methods of making such coated steels, including hot dipping, methods of using such coated steels, stamping blanks prepared from coated steels, stamped products prepared from coated steels, and to various uses of the invention products such as in spot welding, etc.

Brief outline in a case

After a first decision,

EP 2 914 137 B1 relates to a a filter for a smoking article.

Brief outline of the case

The OD held the priority claim valid. The priority document is GB 201219540 and was published as PCT/GB2013/052813.

The patent was maintained according to AR3.