by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to “Improved spot beam satellite systems”. It results from a divisional application of EP 07873929/EP 2 111 697.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the decision to maintain the patent according to AR2.
Claim 1 as granted was lacking N over a PPU represented by the following documents:
NPL1=”DDSO –
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Method for optically detecting a wind turbine for inspection purposes by means of an aircraft”.
Brief outline of the procedure
The ISR established by the EPO mentioned 5 documents of type A.
The OD decided to revoke the patent for lack of IS on the basis of documents (A1,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The „consultation “about a possible change to specific articles of the RPBA raises a number of issues. Some are not controversial, some are however highly controversial.
The change in Art 13(2) RPBA20
The only amendment which is not controversial in the present “consultation” is that of Art 13(2) RPBA20 which states that the trigger of the third level of convergence is the communication according to Art 15(1) RPBA21.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a dosing system for metering the release of preparations inside a washing machine.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD decided that claim 13 as granted lacked IS over D1=EP 0 611 159 (Not in the EPO/ISR).
The patent was maintained according to AR1 consisting of claims 1 and 14 as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates generally to gas turbine engines, and, more specifically, to turbine blade cooling.
Brief outline of the case
The ISR established by the EPO mentions 2 Y and 3 A documents.
The opponent appealed the OD’s decision to reject the opposition.
The board decided that the closest prior art was D1=EP 1 361 337 (1st Y in ISR).