by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 395 902 B1 relates to a direct drive endoscopy system.
Brief outline of the case
The OD held that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over E3=WO 2007/002545.
The OP decided maintenance according to AR3.
Both proprietor and opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked N over E3.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 021 545 B1 relates to a “Hearing instrument with an authentication protocol” more precisely to an encrypted wireless broadcast transmissions from an external audio source to a hearing aid.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted comprised added subject-matter.