by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 3 384 061 relates to an Al-Li alloy having improved mechanical strength and improved toughness.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the rejection of the opposition.
In this blog we will concentrate on N and the criterion of “seriously contemplating”.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 005 983 B1 relates to an electric handle for delivering and placing an implant, e.g., a prosthetic valve or a stent. It was originally filed in Chinese language under the PCT.
The inner tube 3 is fixed 50 and the outer tube 2 is moveable 40. The placement of an implant occurs over the relative movement of the inner and the outer tube.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 3 194 674 B1 relates to a plastic infiltration unit, and a system comprising a plurality of plastic infiltration units. Plastic infiltration units are used for the temporary storage of excess rainwater, enabling controlled discharge.
Brief outline of the case
The patent proprietor and the opponent appealed against maintenance according to AR2 by the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 2 886 363 B1 relates to a security element for security documents
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that the new MR was lacking N over no less than 4 documents D1, D4, D6 and D9. The same applied to AR 1. AR2 was lacking N over D4,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 3 027 186 B1 relates to a process for the preparation of filler compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and mepivacaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic agent.
Brief outline of the case
The OD found that claim 1 as granted lacked N over claim 36 of D2=WO 2012/104419, the first document cited in the ISR established by the EPO.