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T 1993/22 – When is deleting claims in previous requests too late in appeal?

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EP 3 068 861 B1 relates to relates to a multi-use solid detergent composition comprising a protease enzyme and methods of stabilizing a use solution.

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The patent as granted as well as AR1-2 and 4 lacked IS.

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Deletion of claims and/or alternatives in a claim / Timely filing
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T 1836/22 – Deletion of claims – Amendment or not? – Helping procedural economy?

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The patent relates to a method for producing a nitrided packaging steel.

Brief outline of the case

The OD decided that claim 1 as granted infringed Art 123(2) and maintained the patent according to AR1.

After the communication under Art 15(1), the proprietor filed a new MR as well as new AR 1,

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Art 13(2) RPBA / Deletion of claims and/or alternatives in a claim
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