by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 076 815 B1 relates to an aerosol-generating device with low resistance air flow path.
Brief outline of the procedure
The opposition was rejected and an appeal was filed.
The board considered that claim 1 as granted lacked IS.
The patent was maintained according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 4 153 830 B1 relates to a lock comprising a slider which is flush relative to a sole plate provided with a recess for receiving a translation stop of the slider.
The patent was not opposed at the EPO.
Brief outline of the case
IMC Créations has brought an action for infringement of patent EP 4 153 830,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Today was the big day. The OP in case G 1/24 took place. The OP was streamed to the public.
The EBA was really silent during the OP, and only one question was put to the opponent.
A condensed look at the OP and at the position of the different payers
As far as the position of the parties and of the president is concerned,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 341 031 A1 published as WO 2017/040321 relates to a system and method for fluid sterilisation.
Brief outline of the case
The application has been refused by the ED.
The applicant failed to appeal the decision in due time.
The request for re-establishment failed as “all due care required by the circumstances”
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 400 908 B1 relates to artificial valve prostheses.
It results from a divisional application of EP 2 478 872 and EP 2 020 958.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD.
The MR=as granted and AR 1-10 infringed Art 76(1).