by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent, derived from the earlier application EP 08775906/2 171 360 relates to “Control of hot water”.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained by the OD according to AR2.
The proprietor and the opponent appealed this decision.
At the end of the OP before the board,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 318 248-B1 results from a divisional application of EP 2 506 857. It relates to the delivery of mRNA for the augmentation of proteins and enzymes in human genetic diseases.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor filed a new MR in opposition. The MR and AR1-3 lacked sufficiency and the patent was revoked.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to methods for processing analyte sensor data for sensor calibration.
Brief outline of the file
The patent was revoked as none of the requests on file were novel over the prior art brought forward by the opponents.
The board decided to set aside the decision of the OD,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Exhaust gas treatment device”.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted lack N over WO 2006/021666. AR1 was lacking IS over E4=DE 10 2009 014 435 + E1.
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Enhanced video metrology tool”.
Brief outline of the procedure
In T 2538/18, following a first appeal by the opponent, the board decided that the OD had committed a SPV. The case was remitted to the latter for further prosecution.
In a new decision, the OD decided maintenance according to a new MR filed in opposition.