by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 484 209 B1 relate to insecticide compositions.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
Following G 2/21, board 3.3.02, decided in T 116/18 to admit the late filed submission, and dismissed the opponent’s appeal.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 741 400 B1 relates to a motor rotor and a motor having same.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent withdrew its opposition before the decision of the OD
The OD revoked the patent and the proprietor appealed.
The board set aside the OD’s decision and remitted for further prosecution.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 654 789 B1 relates to antibodies against human CD39 for inhibiting the immunosuppressive effects of a CD39-expressing cancerous cell.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
During the appeal the patent has lapsed with effect for all the designated Contracting States.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Dear Mr Tillmann,
This post is a reply to the allegations you have made in GRUR Int 2024, 769.
In this article you have criticised Nicolas Binctin (Professor in Poitiers, France) and Craig A. Nard (Professor in Cleveland, USA) for their conclusion that the conditions of entry into force of the UPCA as set out in its Art.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 543 928 A1 relates to a method for opening a door vehicle, more precisely to the localization of objects in the hold of a transport vehicle, the loading space being accessible via a plurality of doors. The position of an object determined during loading is tracked by means of optical position detection,