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 The corresponding patent EP 1 991 515 B1 has been revoked.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 086 087 B1 relates to a photo thermal measuring device and a method for photo thermal measuring.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted lacked N over D3=WO 2011/137547, mentioned in ESR as being of category X.
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 666 797 B1 relates to antigen binding proteins that bind to proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) and methods of using and making the antigen binding proteins.
EP 3 666 797 B1 results from a divisional application of EP 2 215 124.
The case is interesting in that there exists two decisions on the same patent.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 033 285 B1 relates to a spark plug with a fine wire ground electrode.
Brief outline of the procedure
The patent was maintained according to AR1.
Both proprietor and opponent appealed.
In a communication under Art 15(1) RPBA, the board gave, for multiple reasons,