by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an inflatable pool.
Brief outline of the procedure
The opponent appealed the decision to reject its opposition.
During appeal an intervener joined the procedure.
Opponent and intervener had the same representative.
The board confirmed the rejection of the opposition and rejected the intervention.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a disposable diaper.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the revocation of the patent.
The OD had decided that the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) was prejudicial to maintenance of the patent as granted. The other AR were offending Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Assembly and method for checking rod-shaped articles from the tobacco processing industry”.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
Referring to G 1/21, the opponent requested that the OP should not take place in form of a ViCo.