by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 292 847 B1 relates to an absorbent article and stems from a divisional application of EP 2 627 295.
When the absorbent polymer is swelling, secondary attachments (115) are opening and pockets of absorbent polymer are opening.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD for infringement of Art 76(1).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 020 746 B1 relates to a polyamide moulding material, a moulded article produced from the same and uses of the material.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lack IS over D1 and D2.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 337 675 B1 relates to a security element, a method for producing the same and a data carrier equipped with the security element.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board decided maintenance according to AR1 and remitted to the OD for the adaptation of the description.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The referring decision T 1286/23
In this decision the board referred the following question to the EBA:
After withdrawal of all appeals, may the proceedings be continued with a third party who intervened during the appeal proceedings? In particular, may the third party acquire an appellant status corresponding to the status of a person entitled to appeal within the meaning of Article 107,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 212 515 B1 relates to a device, in particular for closing a top portion of a food container consisting of a laminate with a peeled and folded back edge region.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according AR18.
Both proprietor and the second opponent appealed.