EP 3 543 928 A1 relates to a method for opening a door vehicle, more precisely to the localization of objects in the hold of a transport vehicle, the loading space being accessible via a plurality of doors. The position of an object determined during loading is tracked by means of optical position detection,
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T 1888/21 – On the choice of the CPA – Same purpose or objective - Most promising springboard
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 275 932 B1 relates to a polyethylene for injection moulding and a moulded article, like an injection-moulded fuel tank.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to a new MR filed during the OP before the OD.
The opponent appealed. Eventually the patent was revoked for lack of IS.
T 1654/22 – On the choice of the Closet Prior Art – No pointer needed in the CPA – Prejudice in the patent world
by Daniel X. Thomas
Patent EP 3 027 186 B1 relates to a process for the preparation of filler compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and mepivacaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic agent.
Brief outline of the case
The OD found that claim 1 as granted lacked N over claim 36 of D2=WO 2012/104419, the first document cited in the ISR established by the EPO.
T 2324/18 – Choice of the closest prior art
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates generally to gas turbine engines, and, more specifically, to turbine blade cooling.
Brief outline of the case
The ISR established by the EPO mentions 2 Y and 3 A documents.
The opponent appealed the OD’s decision to reject the opposition.
The board decided that the closest prior art was D1=EP 1 361 337 (1st Y in ISR).