by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to providing a power-on reset (POR) of one or more controllers of an elevator without a maintenance person visiting the site of the elevator.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over to JP patent documents, whereby both were not mentioned in the ISR of the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to the U and results from a divisional application of EP 07861777/EP 2 086 581
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD.
The proprietor appealed the decision and requested OP by ViCo.
The opponent did not consent to this request and suggested a mixed mode format.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a strengthened glass article.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused due to the insertion of an undisclosed disclaimer in the claims of the (then and current) MR did not fulfil the requirements of Art 123(2).
The application was filed on 22.07.2016.
The application claims inter alia the priority of D0=US 62/194,984 filed on 21.07.2015.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a foundry additive based on graphite.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the decision of the OD to revoke the patent
The MR of the proprietor was rejection of the opposition.
Maintenance in amended form according to AR1 and 2 already filed in opposition was also requested.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a system for making beverages, in particular based on capsules containing a powdered food substance like coffee.
Brief outline of the case
The OD found that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over A6=WO 2007/137974 (Not in the ISR/EPO).
AR1 was also lacking N over A6.