by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the file
The patent is concerned generally with food preparation and in particular with a “Method and system for heating with multi-frequency microwaves”.
The patent is a divisional of EP 07766892/EP 2 055 146. The proprietor appealed the revocation decision of the OD. For the OD the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) applied to claims 1 (method) and 4 (system) as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor and the opponent appealed the OD’s decision to maintain the patent in amended form according to AR3 filed during the OP before the OD.
The opposed patent relates to a hearing system.
The appellant/opponent requested that the decision under appeal be set aside and that the patent be revoked.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The opponent appealed the decision to maintain the patent according to a MR filed during the opposition procedure.
Contrary to the OD, the board decided that claim 1 of the MR (as maintained) lacked IS.
Admissibility of AR 6
The filing of AR 6 with the reply to the grounds of appeal,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The proprietor appealed the OD’s decision to revoke EP. 2 880 138.
The choice of the CPA
The patent (see paragraph [0014]) seeks to provide a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines which not only affords good wear resistance and fuel economy but also exhibits good emulsion stability.
If the lubricating oil composition has high emulsion stability,