by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a RFID enabled tire control system and method.
Brief outline of the case
In a first decision T 393/16, the board remitted the case to the OD as it considered that the alleged public prior use “eTire II”, if proven, would disclose all features of claim 1 of the MR=AR 4 as maintained.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The case is the same as discussed for the admissibility of a request consisting of a deletion/combination of claims.
The present patent results from divisional applications EP17178692/3260698 and EP17178696/3260699.
The patent relates to a wind turbine generator with a low voltage ride-through controller and a method for controlling wind turbine components.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present patent results from divisional applications EP17178692/3260698 and EP17178696/3260699.
The patent relates to a wind turbine generator with a low voltage ride-through controller and a method for controlling wind turbine components.
The aim is to avoid the destruction of the generator and the inverter in case of low voltages which imply large currents.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a security element particularly for banknotes, security cards and the like, which has a high anti-counterfeiting capability.
Brief outline of the case
The OD rejected both oppositions.
Opponent 1 appealed this decision.
The board held that the subject-matter of claim 1 as granted did not comply with the requirements of Art 123(2),
by Daniel X. Thomas
On 25.05.2023, I had the opportunity to follow online a conference/discussion organised and hosted by the Department for IP of the University of Osnabruck.
Introduction to the event
Since the publication of the Patent Quality Charter by the European Patent Office (EPO), a lively discussion has flared up whether the EPO is setting the right priorities in improving processes and accurately assesses the interests of the stakeholders.