by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to pharmaceutical Anti-TNF-Alfa antibody formulation.
Brief outline of the case
Following two oppositions and one intervention, the patent was revoked. The proprietor appealed.
During the OP before the board, Opponents 1-3 withdrew their oppositions. A new MR was admitted during OP pursuant to Art 13(2) RPBA,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a vacuum-cleaning apparatus comprising a vacuum cleaner and a filter bag made of non-woven fabric.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that the patent as granted as well as AR1 suffered a lack of sufficiency. The patent could however be maintained according to AR2.
The only appellant was the proprietor.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a heat exchanger arrangement with a sensor (40) in a sensor receiving opening (42), wherein the sensor is supported on an inner wall (30) by a biasing member (52) arranged between the sensor (40) and a biasing member abutment region (74) provided on the outer housing (58).
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS with D2 as CPA.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a heat pump laundry dryer including a heat pump system having an improved process air duct within the basement of the laundry dryer. It relates especially to the geometry of the process air duct.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed the decision.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Turbine airfoil apparatus and corresponding manufacturing method”.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board decided that claim 1 as granted lacked N over D1=US 2011/0223004, not mentioned on the ISR established by the EPO.
AR 1-3 were not admitted in the procedure for lack of substantiation.