by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 682 491 B1 relates to a hot work tool steel having improved toughness, and a process of producing the same.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1.
The opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as amended infringed Art 123(2) and that the description could not alter this conclusion as the claim was clear in itself.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 598 450 B1 relates to a compacted body, in particular a briquette, suitable for use as a mineral charge in the production of man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF).
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR 1. Proprietor and O II appealed.
Within the time limit under R 116(1),
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 052 447 B1 relates to a subsea switchgear apparatus.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained in amended form and the opponent appealed.
The board held that the OD committed a SPV, set aside the decision, and remitted the case for further prosecution.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 275 932 B1 relates to a polyethylene for injection moulding and a moulded article, like an injection-moulded fuel tank.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed during the OP before the OD.
The opponent appealed. Eventually the patent was revoked for lack of IS.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 373 463 B1 relates to the preparation of a wood veneer plate.
Brief outline of the case
The oppositions were rejected and O II appealed.
The board found that the OD had committed a SPV, but decided to deal with the claims as granted and only remitted for further prosecution on the basis of the AR.