by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method for remote diagnosis of a lift assembly and lift assembly for executing the method.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted lacked N over D2/D2a=CN 101 291 866 (Not in ESR) and to maintain the patent in amended form according to AR2.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent results from a divisional application from EP06819634/EP 1 955 529
The patent relates to communication terminals capable of using different communication channels for communication with a remote party defined by a communication address, and a method for initiating a communication link to such a remote party.
Brief outline of the procedure
The patent was revoked under Art 100(c)=Art 76(1) and the proprietor appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a visual localisation method for a mobile device.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS of the MR and AR I-III.
The applicant appealed the refusal.
The board confirmed the refusal although for different reasons than the ED.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an accumulation and transfer device as well as method.
A reference to T 2604/18 recently published, has been added in the present publication.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the decision to reject the opposition.
In its communication pursuant Art 15(1) RPBA20 the board informed the parties of its provisional opinion that the contested decision should be set aside and the patent revoked.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method for producing a three-dimensional object in general, and a stereolithography method in particular.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the decision to reject the opposition.
During the appeal procedure the opponent filed D8= EP 2 505 341 that is well after the 9 months opposition period.