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EP 3 543 928 A1 relates to a method for opening a door vehicle, more precisely to the localization of objects in the hold of a transport vehicle, the loading space being accessible via a plurality of doors. The position of an object determined during loading is tracked by means of optical position detection,

EP 3 275 932 B1 relates to a polyethylene for injection moulding and a moulded article, like an injection-moulded fuel tank.  

Brief outline of the case

The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed during the OP before the OD.

The opponent appealed. Eventually the patent was revoked for lack of IS.

The application EP 3 217 338 A1  relates to a method for dividing a picking order comprising a plurality of packages into a plurality of load carriers, which packages are transported from a source warehouse to a target warehouse by means of a transport vehicle and to target positions in the target warehouse.

Brief outline of the case

The application was rejected for lack of IS.

Patent EP 3 027 186 B1 relates to a process for the preparation of filler compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and mepivacaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic agent.

Brief outline of the case

The OD found that claim 1 as granted lacked N over claim 36 of D2=WO 2012/104419, the first document cited in the ISR established by the EPO.

Patent EP 3 293 124 B1 relates to a high power packaging method and device, in particular for small pieces like pralines.

Brief outline of the case

The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.

In its decision the board held that claims 1 (method) and 9 (device) as granted lacked IS over D3=DE 10 2008 019 605+D1=US 4 947 617.