by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 050 986 B1 relates to a high speed tool steel to be used for a tool, such as a die or a punch, as well as a method for producing the same.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the OD’s decision to reject the opposition.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 393 416 B1 relates to a wearable absorbent article.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was revoked and the opponent appealed.
The board found that claim 1 a granted and AR2 lacked IS.
The patent was maintained according to AR3.
The case is interesting in that,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 072 668 B1 relates to a method and device for connecting profile sections
Brief outline of the case
The patent as granted could not be maintained for lack of N over D1=WO 2013/132406, not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
The oppo decided maintenance according to AR1.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 171 723 B1 relates to a protective garment provided with an inflatable protective device.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board decided that claims 1 and 13 as granted lacked N over D7=US 8,662,528 or over D2= US 2005/0067816.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a control system with a plurality of spatially distributed stations and a method for transmitting data in said control system.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted was lacking IS over one of the A documents in the ISR established by the EPO and a book representing common general knowledge.