by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 072 668 B1 relates to a method and device for connecting profile sections
Brief outline of the case
The patent as granted could not be maintained for lack of N over D1=WO 2013/132406, not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
The oppo decided maintenance according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method for manufacturing a ZnAlMg coated sheet comprising the application of an acid solution and a corresponding sheet.
Brief outline of the procedure
The opposition was revoked and the opponent appealed.
The board held that that claim 1 as granted and claim 1 of AR 2 lacked IS over D3+D16.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a control system with a plurality of spatially distributed stations and a method for transmitting data in said control system.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted was lacking IS over one of the A documents in the ISR established by the EPO and a book representing common general knowledge.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a box of cigarettes comprising a wrapper with a removable portion.
The part of the wrapper which can be seen when opening the box (24) bears a different sign (indicia) as the part which remain invisible before the wrapper is removed (26).
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Automated passenger conveying system manipulation via an automated remote activation and validation of controller software”.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR1.
Both proprietor and opponent appealed.
The board confirmed that claim 1 as granted was lacking IS over E1=JP 2006-264877 (Not mentioned in the ESR).