by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 379 118 B1 relates to a check valve stopping any reflow.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked for lack of IS over a PPU=D22 from the opponent as CPA.
The board confirmed the revocation, but on the basis of the same first CPU,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 113 515 B1 relates to hearing devices, and in particular to hearing devices security.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board revoked the patent for lack of IS.
The case is interesting as the board held that,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 914 137 B1 relates to a a filter for a smoking article.
Brief outline of the case
The OD held the priority claim valid. The priority document is GB 201219540 and was published as PCT/GB2013/052813.
The patent was maintained according to AR3.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 571 944 B1 relates to an intelligent controller for an electronic cigarette. EP 3 571 944 B1 is a second generation divisional of the grandparent application EP2 921 064.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and both opponents appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as maintained infringed Art 76(1).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 211 049 B1 relates to coating compositions, coated substrates and processes for preparing the coated substrate.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2).
The proprietor was notified of the filing of an opposition (letter 1=L1)
The proprietor was invited to reply to the opposition (L2).