by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 094 648 A1 has been filed as WO 2015/107015 and relates to “FC-region variants with improved protein A-binding”. The applicant is Hoffman-La Roche. The present case has already been commented in this blog.
Brief outline of the case
The application EP 15 700 545.5 was refused as the applicant disapproved the text of the patent proposed by the ED in the communication under R 71(3).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a decorative element and a security document comprising a decorative amendment
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR4 and the opponent appealed.
The board confirmed the allowability of the claims of AR4 which became the MR in appeal.
The board did however find an inconsistency between claims 1 and 6 and the description as maintained.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a non-combustion suction type tobacco product that does not lighted to generate smoke from the tobacco product.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR3.
The proprietor and both opponents appealed the decision.
The board held that the MR as well as AR 1,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Method for obtaining improved mechanical properties in recycled aluminium castings free of platelet-shaped beta-phases”.
Brief outline of the case
In an earlier decision T 1051/17, the board remitted the case to the OD with the order to maintain the patent in amended form on the basis of the sole request filed as auxiliary request III on 15.10.2019 and a description to be adapted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The application relates to “FC-region variants with improved protein A-binding” and the applicant is Hoffman-La Roche. The appeal is dealt with by board 3.3.04.
Brief outline of the case
The application EP 15 700 545.5 was refused as the applicant disapproved the text of the patent proposed by the ED in the communication under R 71(3).