by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 900 191 B1 relates to a disposable absorbent article with extensive and retractable core.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2). The patent was maintained according to AR1.
Both proprietor and opponent appealed.
The board confirmed that claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a curved vehicle windshield made from laminated glass, so as to avoid double images in a Head-Up Display.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over D1=US 6,414,796 + D2=US 5,013,134,