by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to reinforced bonded abrasive tools, especially to bonded cut-off wheels that can be used to snag or slice materials such as stone or metal.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
In appeal the opponent brought forward questions for a referral to the EBA.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a hob having at least one cooking zone and a method for operating a hob.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked, inter alia, as claim 1 as granted was infringing Art 123(2) in view of an intermediate generalisation. Not all the features taken from the description were kept in the features introduced in the claim,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method of printing ink and in particular to a method of printing UV-curable ink.
Brief outline of the case
Contrary to the OD, the board considered that the new MR filed during opposition was not unduly extended.
It has further decided that the MR was patentable over all documents cited by the opponent.