by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 677 029 B1 relates to “Methods for the manufacture of proteolytically processed polypeptides”. It is base on a divisional application of EP 2 524 963 A1.
Brief outline of the case
The set of claims of AR 2 in appeal,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 086 755 B1 relates to coated steels, methods of making such coated steels, including hot dipping, methods of using such coated steels, stamping blanks prepared from coated steels, stamped products prepared from coated steels, and to various uses of the invention products such as in spot welding, etc.
Brief outline in a case
After a first decision,
by Daniel X. Thomas
I had the pleasure to be invited to the AI & IP FORUM organised by Forum Heidelberg.
Numerous speakers, from academia and the profession, industry and private practice, were taking part and the whole day was interesting as it gave a good insight to the ins and outs of AI’s influence on the world of IP in general and patents in particular.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 880 468 B1 relates to a light grid unit, light grid securing unit and automatically driven gate provided therewith. When closing a (roller) door, a light barrier in both guide rails is used to monitor whether objects, people, vehicles or the like are in the centre plane of the door path.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 054 066 B1 relates to a fence structure.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR5 and the opponent appealed.
Claim 1 as maintained lacked IS over D16, figuring on the ESR, in combination with CGK.