by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 071 273 B1 relates to a device, method and system for logging smoking data (puff counter).
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR2.
The opponent appealed.
The board decided revocation of the patent as claim 1 as maintained lacked IS.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 466 903 B9 relates to a batch for producing a refractory product, a method for the manufacture of a refractory product, a refractory product and the use of synthetic raw material.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 951 029 B1 relates to to security devices, suitable for establishing the authenticity of objects of value, and their methods of manufacture.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and Opponent 2 appealed.
In reply to the opposition,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 598 450 B1 relates to a compacted body, in particular a briquette, suitable for use as a mineral charge in the production of man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF).
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR 1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 3 293 124 B1 relates to a high power packaging method and device, in particular for small pieces like pralines.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.
In its decision the board held that claims 1 (method) and 9 (device) as granted lacked IS over D3=DE 10 2008 019 605+D1=US 4 947 617.