by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent results from a divisional application of EP1717431 / EP 2 560 730.
The patent relates to implantable medical devices like ear implants, and specifically, to magnetic elements in such devices that allow for magnetic resonance imaging.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according a new MR filed in opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to powdered nutritional formulations including a dryblended plant protein. At least a portion of the dryblended plant protein has been spray dried prior to being dryblended into the powdered nutritional formulation.
The decision is interesting in that the board has looked at case law and has interpreted the legal provisions relating to late-filed requests.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the file
The patent is concerned generally with food preparation and in particular with a “Method and system for heating with multi-frequency microwaves”.
The patent is a divisional of EP 07766892/EP 2 055 146. The proprietor appealed the revocation decision of the OD. For the OD the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) applied to claims 1 (method) and 4 (system) as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a silencer unit for a motor vehicle as well to an exhaust system for a motor vehicle using such a silencer unit.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD as claim 1 as granted was infringing Art 123(2). The same applied to AR 1-3.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method of printing ink and in particular to a method of printing UV-curable ink.
Brief outline of the case
Contrary to the OD, the board considered that the new MR filed during opposition was not unduly extended.
It has further decided that the MR was patentable over all documents cited by the opponent.