by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 196 945 B1 relates to a solar cell.
Brief outline of the case
The OD found that claim 3 of a new MR=MRn was lacking IS over D1+ D5. The same applied to AR1.
The OD decided maintenance according to AR2
The proprietor and opponent 2 appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 472 513 B1 relates to a bottom-supported boiler.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held claim 1 as granted lacking IS over D1 + D9, D1+ D12 or D1+D14. None of those documents were mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 068 861 B1 relates to relates to a multi-use solid detergent composition comprising a protease enzyme and methods of stabilizing a use solution.
Brief outline of the case
The patent as granted as well as AR1-2 and 4 lacked IS. AR3 infringed Art 123(2).
The patent was thus revoked and the proprietor appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 533 670 B1 results from a divisional application of EP 3 137 345. EP 3 533 670 B1 relates to multi-strip beams and related apparatus and methods for forming automotive bumper reinforcement beams from multiple strips.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR1d_2.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 354 701 B1 relates to a method for preparing a cationic electrodeposition coating composition having excellent edge portion rust prevention property.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained by the OD according to AR1.
AR1 differs from the granted patent in the deletion of claim 1.