by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a sensor assembly, in particular a sensor assembly comprising electrochemical sensor elements and is particularly suitable for simultaneously measuring a plurality of different parameters, e.g. blood parameters.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the decision rejecting the opposition.
The proprietor requested as MR that the appeal be dismissed,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to polyolefin gaskets for closures.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.
The board confirmed the rejection.
The case is interesting in view of the obiter dictum of the board when it comes to the request for simultaneous interpretation by the representative of the proprietor.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent concerns the use of dyes in laundry compositions, in particular a laundry composition comprising alkoxylated bis azo-dyes.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the decision of the OD to revoke the patent for lack of sufficiency.
The OD concluded that a “process for preparation of the bis-azo dyes falling in the scope of claim 1 has not been disclosed in a manner sufficiently clear and complete that it can be carried out by the skilled person in the art”.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to biometric authentication using vein patterns of e.g. a palm or a finger. The positions of the vein pattern for matching are normally defined in respect of the outline of the considered region, which requires the acquisition of the entire region. For speed reasons it is desired to perform vein authentication using partial patterns.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present invention generally relates to an optical system for projecting one or more synthetic optical images, which demonstrates improved resistance to optically degrading external effects.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the revocation of its patent.
The board confirmed that claim 1 as granted contravened Art 123(2)
Admissible AR were not allowable,