by Daniel X. Thomas
This invention relates to tap changers and more particularly to load tap changers in electric transformers.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed this decision.
The opponent considered that the OD committed a SPV. This was refuted by the board.
The board decided that claim 1 as granted lacked IS.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to pharmaceutical Anti-TNF-Alfa antibody formulation.
Brief outline of the case
Following two oppositions and one intervention, the patent was revoked. The proprietor appealed.
During the OP before the board, Opponents 1-3 withdrew their oppositions. A new MR was admitted during OP pursuant to Art 13(2) RPBA,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates, inter alia, to a module unit with a sensor device for actuating a movable part, in particular a flap of a motor vehicle.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed the decision.
The OD had decided that claim 1 of the patent as granted and of AR 3 and 4 were lacking N.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Seal for doors, windows or the like with a seal strip that can be lowered”.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted lacked N over A2=DE 298 20 770 U1,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a “Secondary flow path system for a rotor assembly of a gas turbine engine”.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused by the ED and the applicant appealed.
The board set the decision aside and remitted the case to the ED as the latter had committed several substantial procedural violations.