by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 265 656 B1 relates to a mixing box for an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by decision dated 02.06.2023. The time limit for filing a notice of appeal ended on 13.03.2023 and for filing a statement of grounds of appeal on 12.05.2023.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 300 753 B1 relates to a metered dose inhaler for dispensing aerosol doses
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1 and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the maintenance according to AR1.
The case is interesting as the proprietor queried the admissibility of the opposition and of the appeal.
by Daniel X. Thomas
I had the pleasure to be in person at a Conference organised by CEIPI on the UPC on : The UPC – The first year in review.
The present summary is by no means exhaustive and some figures might be incorrect as they result from notes taken on the fly.
Contribution n° 1 was given by Mrs Florence Butin,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 952 015 B1 relates to a state of charge indication in a hearing device.
Brief outside of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The opponent requested OP as an AR in its notice of appeal.
The proprietor also requested OP as an AR in its reply to appeal.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 952 015 B1 relates to a state of charge indication in a hearing device.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board interpreted specific features of the claims and decided that claim 1 as granted boiled down to an not allowable intermediate generalisation.