by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 133 289 B1 relates to a device for stocking and removing goods and for cleaning the store, and method for operating such a device
Brief outline of the case
In T 2078/17, the alternate board rejected as inadmissible the request filed by the opponent pursuant to Art 24(3),
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 879 636 B1 relates to a wound dressing.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR 13.
The OD decided a different apportionment of costs against the proprietor.
The proprietor and two opponents appealed the decision.
The board decided that then valid MR=AR12op was infringing Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 895 924 B1 relates to process control systems, and, more particularly, to methods and apparatus to implement flexible bioreactor control systems.
Brief outline of the case
The OD considered that claim 6 as granted lacked IS. The OD maintained the patent according to AR H1.
Claim 6 of AR H1 was based on claim 6 as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 034 055 B1 relates to an absorbent articles with a thinner backsheet.
Brief outline of the case
Following an opposition, the proprietor filed a new MR.
This MRn was considered infringing Art 123(3) by the OD. The proprietor appealed the revocation.
The board confirmed the revocation in view of the infringement of Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 513 134 B1 relates to a wash solution and a method for affinity chromatography.
Brief outline of the case
The OD maintained the patent according to a new MR.
Claim 1 of the MR relates to a method of producing certain purified proteins of interest,