by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 839 277 A2 relates to “Methods for diagnosing a neurodegenerative condition”, more precisely to a “Method of determining if an individual is transitioning from a healthy state to an unhealthy state”.
It was originally filed as PCT application PCT/US2013/020496 and published under WO 2013/133904.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused and the applicant appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 371 361 B1 relates to methods to mobilise progenitor/stem cells in subjects by administering certain polyamines.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained by the OD according to AR6.
The proprietor and opponents 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 (out of 7) each lodged an appeal against the OD’s decision.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 361 885 B1 relates to nutrition for infants, in particular infant formula, intended to be used as a sole source of nutrition. In other words, it replaces mother milk.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and both opponents appealed.
The OD considered that the claims at stake where related to a medical use and were purpose limited claims under Art 54(5) used in a method of according to Art 53(c).