by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 395 043 B1 relates to a rule-based network-threat detection for encrypted communications.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked for non-compliance with Art 123(2).
The proprietor appealed, but the board confirmed the revocation for non-compliance with Art 123(2). Some AR were not admitted by the board.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 525 585 B1 relates to a method for controlling Septoria tritici resistant to succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicides on cereal plants, comprising treating the plants, their seed or the soil with a fungicidally effective amount of pydiflumetofen.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 086 755 B1 relates to coated steels, methods of making such coated steels, including hot dipping, methods of using such coated steels, stamping blanks prepared from coated steels, stamped products prepared from coated steels, and to various uses of the invention products such as in spot welding, etc.
Brief outline in a case
After a first decision,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 389 691 B1 relates to cyclic NTCP targeting peptides which are preS-derived peptides of hepatitis B virus (HBV). It also relates to medical uses of said cyclic peptides and the pharmaceutical compositions, such as in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of a liver disease or condition, and/or in the inhibition of HBV and/or HDV infection.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 658 692 B1 relates to a steel strip, sheet or blank for producing a hot formed part; a hot formed part, and a method for producing a hot formed part.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as maintained were infringing Art 123(2).