by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 296 372 B1 relates to a solvent-based coating composition.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over D1=WO 2015/082553, not mentioned in the ESR.
AR1and AR2 lacked IS over D1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 270 716 B1 relates to a process for preparing a meat-analogue food product.
Brief outline of the case
The oppositions were rejected and both opponents appealed.
The bord held that claim 1 as granted was lacking IS over D2=WO 2012/158023,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 455 066 B1 relates to a a method and an apparatus for producing multilayer films.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD.
The MR filed during OP before the OD comprised added matter, cf. Art 123(2).
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.