by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 800 811 B1 relates to methods and compositions for RNA-directed target DNA modification and for RNA-directed modulation of transcription.
In § [0005] of the patent it is specified that “Any reference to genetic modification of cells do not encompass the germline modification of human beings.”
In § [0006] of the patent it is specified that “The compositions of the invention do not comprise human germ cells,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 435 855 B1 relates to a fibre Bragg grating hydrophone comprising a diaphragm amplifier.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
In T 2284/17, the board revoked the patent for lack of N over prior art not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 921 914 B1 relates to a light diffraction layer laminated sheet and a method for producing a card.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
The board considered that claim 1 as granted and of AR9 infringed Art 123(2), as the subject-matter represented an intermediate generalisation.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 951 029 B1 relates to to security devices, suitable for establishing the authenticity of objects of value, and their methods of manufacture.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and Opponent 2 appealed.
In reply to the opposition, the proprietor filed a series of 6 AR which were properly substantiated.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 1 793 917 B1 relates to a well-known device for carbonating water in which the bottle is received in a container=flask whereby the container and the filling head are movable in relation to each other between an insertion position (I) and a carbonating position (C).
Brief outline of the case
The patent in suit has been granted with effect for Austria,