by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 669 828 B2 results from a first generation divisional application of EP 2 624 785 and relates to prosthetic heart valves, and delivery systems for implanting heart valves.
The patent belongs to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
Brief outline of the case
After an opposition by Abbott Cardiovascular Systems the patent was maintained in amended form according to AR 7.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 4 153 830 B1 relates to a lock comprising a slider which is flush relative to a sole plate provided with a recess for receiving a translation stop of the slider.
The patent was not opposed at the EPO.
Brief outline of the case
IMC Créations has brought an action for infringement of patent EP 4 153 830,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 1 740 740 B1 relates to a compact service module which is intended for electrolytic aluminium production plants.
Brief outline of the case
In a decision of the Düsseldorf Regional Court (4c O 1/21), dated 09.08.2022, the defendant was ordered to stop infringement of patent EP 1 740 740 B1 and damages were awarded to its proprietor.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 594 009 B1 relates to a lithographic printing plate precursor and a method of preparing a lithographic printing plate.
Brief outline of the procedure before the UPC
EP 3 594 009 B1 is in force in Germany and the UK.
FUJIFILM Corporation instituted infringement proceedings before the LD Düsseldorf of the UPC against a group of Kodak companies,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present blogpost is a new version of the post of 27.01.2025 after publication of the corresponding decision. When the post was originally drafted, only the minutes of the OP before the board were known.
EP 2 387 844 B1 relates to managing associated sessions in a network.
Its proprietor is KPN.