by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 171 723 B1 relates to a protective garment provided with an inflatable protective device.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board decided that claims 1 and 13 as granted lacked N over D7=US 8,662,528 or over D2= US 2005/0067816.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 2 886 363 B1 relates to a security element for security documents
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that the new MR was lacking N over no less than 4 documents D1, D4, D6 and D9. The same applied to AR 1. AR2 was lacking N over D4,
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 2 819 699 B1 relates to controlled release compositions and their method of use, and to low viscosity controlled release compositions for use in the treatment of mastitis in lactating animals.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that the new MR filed in opposition was infringing Art 123(2).