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The patent relates to an apparatus for restoring blood flow in occluded blood vessels, particularly occluded cerebral arteries.

The important feature relates to “a connection point (9), at which the tapering portion converges, located at a proximal end (3) of the tapering portion, the tapering portion permanently attached to the push or guide wire (7) at or adjacent to the connection point (9)”;

The patent relates to an oesophageal electro catheter.

Brief outline of the file

The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed this decision.

According to T 1198/17 of board 3.2.02 the patent was revoked.

In the present case, OP were held in person on 06.05.2022.

The patent relates to a stair tread element, stair renovation ornament, kit and method.

Brief outline of the case

The OD division issued a decision maintaining the patent in amended form (“main decision”, dated 30 November 2021). A separate appeal was filed by the appellant against the main decision; the appeal against the main decision is registered under case number T 236/22.

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:

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