by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 212 341 B1 relates to a high-pressure cleaning system and a method for operating a high-pressure cleaning system.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1. The proprietor appealed.
The proprietor challenged the admissibility of the opposition.
The board decided maintenance over a new MR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 418 078 B1 relates to a a resin-coated metal sheet and to a seamless can made from the resin-coated metal sheet.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD for added matter.
The proprietor appealed the revocation.
The board decided the absence of added matter and remitted for further prosecution.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 360 484 B1 relates to a bidirectional wireless data transmission method.
Brief outline of the case
The patent as granted infringed Art 123(2) and the filed AR were not allowable under Art 123(2) or 84, or not admitted.
The patent was thus revoked by the OD and the proprietor appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 952 015 B1 relates to a state of charge indication in a hearing device.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board interpreted specific features of the claims and decided that claim 1 as granted boiled down to an not allowable intermediate generalisation.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 202 693 B1 relates to a transfer apparatus which picks up an electronic component from one storage unit, and places this electronic component in another storage unit.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected, and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted contravened Art 123(2) due to an intermediate generalisation.