by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 270 749 B1 relates to device for foaming a liquid, in the present case milk.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent filed a notice of opposition on the last day of the 9 months opposition period. The opposition fee was however not paid within the 9 months opposition period.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 055 570 B1 relates to an electronic control device for a component in compressed air generation, compressed air processing, compressed air storage and/or compressed air distribution.
Brief outline of the case
The outline of the case is the same as that in the blog entry on G 1/24.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 212 341 B1 relates to a high-pressure cleaning system and a method for operating a high-pressure cleaning system.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1. The proprietor appealed.
The proprietor challenged the admissibility of the opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The OD revoked the patent and the proprietor appealed.
The OD found that the opposition was admissible and that the claimed subject-matter did not involve an inventive step.
The board held the opposition admissible and confirmed the revocation.