by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The patent relates to recyclable thermoplastic insulation with improved breakdown strength.
Claim 1 relates to the processes for forming a polymeric composition.
Claim 4 relates to a process for producing a coated conductor.
Claim 16 relates to a coated conductor.
The opponent appealed the decision of the OD to maintain the patent according to a new MR and an adapted description.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the procedure
The application was refused for lack of clarity. The applicant appealed the decision.
The ED held that independent claim 1 was not clear. In particular, in feature [1.8] the term “fluorescence data” was undefined, and, consequently, the step of “generating multicomponent data” was not clear.
The board confirmed the lack of clarity for the MR and the AR1 on file.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The proprietor appealed the OD’s decision to revoke EP. 2 880 138.
The choice of the CPA
The patent (see paragraph [0014]) seeks to provide a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines which not only affords good wear resistance and fuel economy but also exhibits good emulsion stability.
If the lubricating oil composition has high emulsion stability,