by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a dosing system for metering the release of preparations inside a washing machine.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD decided that claim 13 as granted lacked IS over D1=EP 0 611 159 (Not in the EPO/ISR).
The patent was maintained according to AR1 consisting of claims 1 and 14 as granted.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Assembly and method for checking rod-shaped articles from the tobacco processing industry”.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
Referring to G 1/21, the opponent requested that the OP should not take place in form of a ViCo.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case in T 758/20
The patent relates to a rotary conveyor drum for transferring rod-like elements for use in tobacco industry machines.
The ISR established by the EPO mentioned 5 A documents.
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted was lacking N over D1=US 3 267 821 (Not in the ISR).
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to the U and results from a divisional application of EP 07861777/EP 2 086 581
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD.
The proprietor appealed the decision and requested OP by ViCo.
The opponent did not consent to this request and suggested a mixed mode format.