by Daniel X. Thomas
Those two decisions have taken place on 22.11.2022 (T1158/20) and on 13.12.2022 (T 1624/20), but have only been published recently.
Both cases are interesting in the way they dealt with the requests for OP of the parties.
T 1158/20
The patent relates to “a method of controlling mass flow in the form of multi-layer stream of rod-shaped articles,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.
The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.
Brief outline of the case
Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.
The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.
Brief outline of the case
Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a card with a digital display (10) comprising inter alia a “transparent” insert (44) as well as an “opaque” plastic layer (40) recovering the remainder of the card.
The present post is part of a series of three posts dealing with different aspects in opposition.
Brief outline of the case
Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form according to a MR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an anechoic visco-thermal liner for nacelles of turbo-engines.
Proprietor is a US company.
The opposition was filed by Cabinet Beau de Loménie acting on behalf of Safran Aircraft Engines, a competitor of the proprietor, see below.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted was lacking N over O1=EP 1 982 323,