by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 447 137 B1 relates to a liquid enzyme preparation and a method for preparing the same.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR=MRn.
The board decided that MRn was not compliant with Art 123(2) as it contained an undisclosed disclaimer under G 1/03,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 177 039 B1 relates to a hearing aid with an antenna formed on a flexible carrier, and a method for manufacturing the same.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held the claim 1 as granted lacked IS over D2=US 2015/0036854.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 092 035 B1 relates to systems, devices, and methods for detecting and treating cardiac arrhythmias and, more specifically to multiple device systems, whereby the therapy activity of a first implantable medical device methods is communicated to another implantable medical device.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked as the OD considered that claim 1 as granted and all claims of AR1-30 were infringing Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an electrical apparatus for the generation, transmission, distribution and/or usage of electrical energy, and to a method for determining an optimum amount of an adsorber for the adsorption of water and optionally further contaminants in such an electrical apparatus.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the OD’s decision to revoke the patent as,