by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 757 423 B1 relates to a metal pivot pin for a timepiece movement including at least one pivot hardened to a predetermined depth by carbon or nitrogen atoms in interstitial diffused sites.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 753 049 B1 relates to a silver-indium transient liquid phase method of bonding a semiconductor device and a heat-spreading mount, and a semiconductor structure having a silver-indium transient liquid phase bonding joint.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was granted an published without drawings.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The present decision goes back to the 2d quarter of 2023. Its importance came to light when it was commented recently in “Le blog du droit européen des brevets”. .
The patent relates to a botulinum toxin assay with improved sensitivity.
Brief outline of the procedure
Claim 1 and 9 as granted were considered lacking sufficiency by the OD.