by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 318 218 B1 relates to a dental cutting zirconia blanks having a high relative density .
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
The board held that the claim as maintained infringed Art 123(3).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 219 374 B1 relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag made from recycled plastics.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that all requests on file infringed either Art 123(2) or 123(3) and revoked the patent.
by Daniel X. Thomas
T 2194/19 was already commented in this blog, on the adaptation of the description. The case is interesting for another reason. The proprietor suggested to refer a number of questions to the EBA about the relationship between Art 69 and 123(3).
The proprietor’s point of view
The proprietor submitted that the scope of protection of granted claim 1 must at least include the “Third Embodiment”
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an adhesive composition based on ethylene copolymers, useful for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on a variety of supports.
Brief outline of the procedure
See the corresponding publication in the present blog.
In this discussion, the question of onus of proof of the proprietor when a use is mentioned in a product claim and the interpretation of cascading claims are touchd upon.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a mechanically lined pipe (MLP), particularly but not exclusively to provide a submarine pipeline without a risk of buckling/wrinkling.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The board confirmed the revocation.