by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 400 908 B1 relates to artificial valve prostheses.
It results from a divisional application of EP 2 478 872 and EP 2 020 958.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD.
The MR=as granted and AR 1-10 infringed Art 76(1).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 456 844 B1 relates resolving genome fractions using polyphormism counts in order to detect chromosomal abnormality, aneuploidy, and aberration from blood samples in free floating foetal DNA.
EP 3 456 844 B1 is a divisional of EP 3 078 752 and of EP 2 697 392.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 474 205 A1 relates to the energy efficient delivery of mail items.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS and lack of clarity.
The board confirmed the refusal.
In the present entry we will concentrate on the MR.
Further prior art cited by the board
Since D1 to D3 cited in the examination proceedings disclose few details of claim 1 and these documents appeared unsuitable as CPA,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 468 222 B1 relates to a headphone. It aims at providing a headphone that does not completely shield the wearer off from the outside acoustic environment.
Brief outline of the case
For the OD, claim 1 as granted lacked N over D1. All AR on file were not allowable under Art 54,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 468 222 B1 relates to a headphone. It aims at providing a headphone that does not completely shield the wearer off from the outside acoustic environment.
Brief outline of the case
For the OD, claim 1 as granted lacked N over D1. All AR on file were not allowable under Art 54,