by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a mechanically lined pipe (MLP), particularly but not exclusively to provide a submarine pipeline without a risk of buckling/wrinkling.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The board confirmed the revocation.
The case is interesting in that it turns around amendments to Fig 4 as filed and Fig 4 as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to micronised crystalline tiotropium bromide. The corresponding application is a divisional of EP 03708206/EP 1 487 832.
Brief outline of the case
The four opponents have appealed the rejection of their oppositions. Eventually one opponent was left.
The board confirmed the rejection of the remaining opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an oven for baking food products.
Brief outline of the case
The OD maintained the patent according to AR6. Claim 1 as granted was held lacking IS by the OD.
This decision was appealed by both the proprietor and the opponent.
Eventually, the board confirmed the decision of the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a method and apparatus for moving display during a device flip.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application. All requests on file were either considered lacking IS, adding matter or lacking clarity
The refusal decision was appealed by the applicant.
The appeal was eventually dismissed by the board.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Oven cabinet”.
Brief outline of the case
The OD revoked the patent and the proprietor appealed the decision.
The board confirmed that claim 1 as granted was adding matter as “comprising” was broader than “receiving”.
The board admitted AR1, set aside the OD’s decision,