by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Enhanced video metrology tool”.
Brief outline of the procedure
In T 2538/18, following a first appeal by the opponent, the board decided that the OD had committed a SPV. The case was remitted to the latter for further prosecution.
In a new decision, the OD decided maintenance according to a new MR filed in opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method for manufacturing a ZnAlMg coated sheet comprising the application of an acid solution and a corresponding sheet.
Brief outline of the procedure
The opposition was revoked and the opponent appealed.
The board held that that claim 1 as granted and claim 1 of AR 2 lacked IS over D3+D16.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP3364729 relates to the improvement of heat dissipation on a printed circuit board (PCB).
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS and lack of clarity.
The applicant appealed.
In appeal, the MR was not allowable under Art 123(2) and AR 1 and 2 not admitted under Art 13(2) and 13(1) RPBA.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to vegan cheese analogues.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a MR filed during the OP before the OD.
Both opponents appealed.
In reply to the appeal, the proprietor filed a new MR=MR’ and a series of AR. During the OP,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP 2 921 989 relates to a method for object recognition and/or verification on portable devices.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application on the basis that the MR and AR 1 and 2 lacked IS, and AR 3 was not admitted under R 137(3).
The ED rejected the request to refund a further search fee because it confirmed the SD’s non-unity objection against the original set of claims.