by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 723 625 B1 relates to a sensor system in a steering wheel of a vehicle.
Brief outline of the case
The subject-matter of claim 1 as granted was not sufficiently disclosed, and the patent was maintained in amended form.
The proprietor appealed the decision.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 083 467 B1 relates to a system and method for limiting over-voltage in power supply systems, particularly in elevators.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the rejection of the opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 817 000 B1 relates to oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising dabigatran etexilate mesylate.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according a new MR= MRn.
Opponent 1 withdrew its opposition and opponents 2+3 appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as maintained lacked IS over D1=WO 2012/001156.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 512 713 B1 relates to a value document having a security marking and a method for identifying the security marking.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 4 as granted was to be objected under Art 83.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 656 524 B1 relates to a wireless communication system supporting multiple carriers.
Brief outline of the case
The OD held that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over D2, and eventually decided maintenance according to AR7.