by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 265 656 B1 relates to a mixing box for an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by decision dated 02.06.2023. The time limit for filing a notice of appeal ended on 13.03.2023 and for filing a statement of grounds of appeal on 12.05.2023.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 611 767 B1 relates to the “Elimination of Organohalo and Oxirane Species in Carboxylic Acid Ester Streams”.
Brief outline of the case
Following four oppositions, the patent was revoked and the board confirmed the revocation.
At the beginning of the OP, the proprietor withdrew its approval of the patent as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an anechoic visco-thermal liner for nacelles of turbo-engines.
Proprietor is a US company.
The opposition was filed by Cabinet Beau de Loménie acting on behalf of Safran Aircraft Engines, a competitor of the proprietor, see below.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted was lacking N over O1=EP 1 982 323,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a simplified device of a camera unit of a motor vehicle.
Brief outline of the case
The OD has rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed the decision.
The opponent filed an appeal before notification of the written reasoned decision, but after delivery of the decision at the OP.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to methods, reagents and kits for assessing the risk or presence of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) in a mammalian subject.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent was a “man of straw” according to G 4/97, OJ 1999, 270. The opposition was filed by firm of patent attorneys.