by Daniel X. Thomas
This invention relates to tap changers and more particularly to load tap changers in electric transformers.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed this decision.
The board decided that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over D3= D3=EP 0 907 192 and D13=Weidauer,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an adhesive composition based on ethylene copolymers, useful for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on a variety of supports.
Brief outline of the procedure
In a first decision, T 1143/17, after revocation due to infringement of Art 123(2), the corresponding decision of the OD was set aside and the file remitted to the OD for further prosecution.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an adhesive composition based on ethylene copolymers, useful for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on a variety of supports.
Brief outline of the procedure
See the corresponding publication in the present blog.
In this discussion, the question of onus of proof of the proprietor when a use is mentioned in a product claim and the interpretation of cascading claims are touchd upon.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present patent results from a divisional application of EP06726789/EP 1 877 486.
The patent relates to acrylic blends of low molecular weight acrylic polymers with high molecular weight acrylic polymers.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed during OP before the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method of processing a signal in a hearing aid, and to a a hearing aid.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board of appeal considered that the invention in claim 1 as granted could not be enabled over the whole range claimed.