by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 512 713 B1 relates to a value document having a security marking and a method for identifying the security marking.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 4 as granted was to be objected under Art 83. The same applied to AR1-3. AR1a was lacking N over D2=US 2014/0001351,
by Daniel X. Thomas
For the introduction of the case, please refer to the blog entry Roku I.
In the present case, we will discuss the decision of the CoA UPC.
In this decision, the CoA considered the compatibility of the UPC’s jurisdiction with EU law and the replacement of London by Milan.
The decision of the CoA UPC has been taken in a composition of 3 LQJ.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Situation leading to the replacement of London by Milan in the UPCA
The UPC’s Administrative Committee has decided on 23.06.2023 to remove London and add Milan as a Central Division section in the UPCA. This amendment was carried out in application of Art 87(2) UPCA.
Previously, in a decision of the presidium of the UPC,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 626 911 B1 relates to an encapsulating material for solar cell and a solar cell module.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected the opposition as it considered the commercial product ENGAGE® 8400 as not belonging to the prior art under Art 54(2), since it was not reproducible according to G 1/92.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 656 524 B1 relates to a wireless communication system supporting multiple carriers.
Brief outline of the case
The OD held that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over D2, and eventually decided maintenance according to AR7. The proprietor appealed the decision.
In its communication under Art 15(1) RPBA,