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EP 2 905 794 B1 relates to a static contact support for a small circuit breaker.  

Brief outline of the procedure

The OD held that claim 1 as granted lacked of N of over a PPU submitted by the opponent. The same applied to ARI+III-VI+VIII.

EP 3 454 099 B1 relates to a display body.

Brief outline of the case

The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.

The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over a document mentioned in the ISR established by the JP office.

EP 3 461 634 B1 relates to a multilayer cling film.

Brief outline of the case

The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.

The board confirmed the revocation.

The case is interesting as it deals with OP held by ViCo before an OD.

EP 3 575 486 B1 relates to an ironing device provided with a steam control unit.

Brief outline of the case

The patent was maintained by the OD according to a new MR. The opponent appealed.

The board decided that claim 1 as maintained lacked IS over D2=WO 01/55496,

The patent relates to a disposable diaper.  

Brief outline of the case

The proprietor appealed the revocation of the patent.

The OD had decided that the ground of opposition under Art 100(c) was prejudicial to maintenance of the patent as granted.