by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a method of producing an antibody comprising a human variable region and a rodent constant region, i.e. chimeric antibodies.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
For the OD, the new MR and AR 1-11 as well as AR 14 contravened Art 123(2).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to a “Device for reading in particular flexible imaging plates”.
The application is a divisional application from EP 06777020/EP 1 929 763
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused as claim 1 of the sole request did not fulfil the requirements of Art 123(2) and 76(1) and that the subject-matter of claim 1 was not new compared to the disclosure of document D14.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent results from a divisional application of EP 12731673/2 701 994.
The patent relates to a package of tobacco articles with an inner package fitted with a sealing flap.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor appealed the revocation of its patent.
The OD found that the subject-matter of claim 1 of the granted patent (MR) as well as claim 1 of the AR 1-11 extended beyond the content of the earlier (parent) application,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent results from a divisional application of EP07706172/1 997 349.
The patent is concerned generally with heating of materials with electromagnetic energy.
Brief outline of the case
The patent could not be maintained as granted as the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) applied.
The patent was maintained in amended form according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The patent results from a divisional application of EP 06803097 /1 922 044 and was published as WO 2007/030599.
The opponent appealed the decision of maintenance in amended form.
Eventually the patent was revoked as claim 1 as maintained infringed Art 76(1).
Claim 1 reads:
“A wound dressing apparatus (100) comprising:
a composite wound dressing with multiple layers arranged in a superposed relation,