by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to vegan cheese analogues.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a MR filed during the OP before the OD.
Both opponents appealed.
In reply to the appeal, the proprietor filed a new MR=MR’ and a series of AR. During the OP,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP 2 921 989 relates to a method for object recognition and/or verification on portable devices.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application on the basis that the MR and AR 1 and 2 lacked IS, and AR 3 was not admitted under R 137(3).
The ED rejected the request to refund a further search fee because it confirmed the SD’s non-unity objection against the original set of claims.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a novel protocol for preparing sequencing öibraries.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed in opposition and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as maintained as lacking IS over documents not mentioned in the ESR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a gear pair that includes a first gear and a second gear engaged and paired with each other.
Brief outline of the procedure
the OD found that claim1 as granted lacked N over D9=EP 1 887 103.
The patent was maintained by the OD according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method for producing a nitrided packaging steel.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2) and maintained the patent according to AR1.
After the communication under Art 15(1), the proprietor filed a new MR as well as new AR 1,