by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a scroll pump and a method for operating as scroll pump.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR 1.
The opponent appealed.
The board held that the only admissible AR lacked IS over E1=US 2014/0271233, classified as X in the ESR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to method of obtaining a two- or three-dimensional formed structure of an AIMg alloy plate product.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.
The board held that the patent as granted was infringing Art 123(2). The same applied to the AR 1-9.
by Daniel X. Thomas
I have no problems whatsoever if people publish comments using a pseudo. This is quite normal and as such not objectionable in the slightest.
However, considering the association of two pseudos as a breach of confidentiality, as it happened on this blog cannot be taken seriously. No person is endangered in any way.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a method and systems for localizing an oral cleaning device within a user’s mouth, i.e. localizing a toothbrush in a user’s mouth.
Brief outline of the case
The present application is a divisional application from EP 16784579/3 244 827.
The ED had decided, inter alia,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The disclosure relates to a lime producing technology, and in particular, relates to a powder lime calcining system.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of the opposition.
The board confirmed the rejection of the opposition.
The case is interesting in that the board made clear that access to a site is not the prerequisite for a public prior use (PPU).