by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an improvement of conventional wort boiling techniques in beer brewing processes.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.
The opponent requested that the appealed decision be set aside and that the patent be revoked.
The proprietor requested as MR that the patent be maintained as granted or maintained in amended form according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a tray-sealing-machine.
Brief history of the case
For the OD, claim 1 as granted was lacking N over a Public Prior Use of the tray-sealing-machine CFS Palazzolo SPA STAR2HS. The OD considered the PPU substantiated and proven, even without hearing a witness offered by the opponent.
The patent was maintained in amended form according to AR2 and both proprietor and opponent appealed the decision of the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Method for obtaining improved mechanical properties in recycled aluminium castings free of platelet-shaped beta-phases”.
Brief outline of the case
In an earlier decision T 1051/17, the board remitted the case to the OD with the order to maintain the patent in amended form on the basis of the sole request filed as auxiliary request III on 15.10.2019 and a description to be adapted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present publication will be very long, but it appears worth it.
The application relates to semiconductor packaging and die architecture.
Brief outline of the case
The applicant appealed the refusal decision of the ED.
In a communication under R 71(3), the ED informed the applicant of its intention to grant a patent based on AR4 (labelled “AR3”).
by Daniel X. Thomas
Overal Figures
A total of 1171 published decisions of the boards after appeal in opposition have been looked at in 2023.
In total 1051 final decisions on opposition (rejection, revocation, maintenance in amended form) have been taken.
A total of 120 decisions of remittal, whereby those resulting from SPV committed by an OD,