by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 499 526 A2 has been published as WO2011/
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application on the basis of Art 97(2) because of “lack of claims“,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 716 698 A1 relates to a cross-carrier scheduling activation for a dormant cell.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application for, at least, lack of IS with respect to a MR and 3 AR.
The board confirmed the refusal.
The case is interesting in that it deals with the choice of the CPA when IS is to be denied,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 139 494 B1 relates to pharmaceutical formulations containing dapaglifozin (Forxiga™) propylene glycol hydrate.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was opposed by 6 opponents and the OD revoked the patent.
The board set aside the OD’s decision as it had committed a SPV.
The proprietor requested a different apportionment of costs which was refused by the board.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 333 768 A1 relates to a method and apparatus for determining whether a target in a target image is a true target, thus detecting liveness of the target.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS over D1 and the applicant appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 429 451 B1 relates to vacuum cleaner filter bags made primarily from recycled plastic.
Brief outline of the case
The OD admitted the late ground of added matter under Art 123(2).
The OD decided that the addition of the norm DIN EN 15347:2007 (D8) in claim 1 as granted and in AR 1,