by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 211 049 B1 relates to coating compositions, coated substrates and processes for preparing the coated substrate.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2).
The proprietor was notified of the filing of an opposition (letter 1=L1)
The proprietor was invited to reply to the opposition (L2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 124 521 B1 relates to a mineral fibre product, particularly for hydroponics applications and particularly having a low phenol or phenol free binder.
Brief history of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1E, whereby the OD held that no adaptation of the description was needed in view of AR1E.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 318 218 B1 relates to a dental cutting zirconia blanks having a high relative density .
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
The board held that the claim as maintained infringed Art 123(3). The same applied to AR1-5.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 364 938 B1 relates to a “Method for operating an overload bridge”.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the rejection of the opposition.
The opposition was mainly based on a PPU.
The opponent tried to demonstrate that an overload bridge of 2017,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 085 683 B1 relates to compositions comprising biologically derived 1,3-propanediol (“PDO”) and an extraction product, as well as a process for their preparation. The compositions are used as cosmetics or for personal care.
EP 3 085 683 B1 results from a divisional application EP 07750672. The corresponding patent EP 1 991 515 B1 has been revoked.