by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 107 004 A1 relates to a method of finding results by incremental search using a keypad having overloaded keys as the input device when the input contains orthographic and typographic errors.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused by the ED as claim 1 of the MR lacked IS over D1 and that claim 1 of AR1-4 added subject-matter.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 974 084 B1 relates to a noise reduction method and to systems to be used in hearing aids.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
Claim 1 as granted lacked IS over document of category X,Y mentioned on the SESR.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 716 698 A1 relates to a cross-carrier scheduling activation for a dormant cell.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application for, at least, lack of IS with respect to a MR and 3 AR.
The board confirmed the refusal.
The case is interesting in that it deals with the choice of the CPA when IS is to be denied,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 474 205 A1 relates to the energy efficient delivery of mail items.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for lack of IS and lack of clarity.
The board confirmed the refusal.
In the present entry we will concentrate on the MR.
Further prior art cited by the board
Since D1 to D3 cited in the examination proceedings disclose few details of claim 1 and these documents appeared unsuitable as CPA,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 374 443 B1 relates to a non-aqueous stripping composition and to a method of stripping an organic coating from a substrate using this stripping composition.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed in reply to the opposition.
The opponent appealed.