Updates on EPC, PCT, EPO case law and the e-EQE

T 1719/21-Commercial product (ENGAGE® 8400) as CPA

by Daniel X. Thomas

09 Dec. 2025 4 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 2 833 415 B1 relates to an encapsulating material for solar cell and a solar cell module.

The parties are the same as in T 438/19 having led to G 1/23.

Brief outline of the case

The patent was maintained by he OD according to a new MR.

Collapse Commercial product and obviousness / Commercial product as CPA / G 1/23

by Daniel X. Thomas

20 Oct. 2025 6 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 2 651 581 B1 relates to a low-emission cold-setting binder for the foundry industry.

Brief outline of the case

The opponent brought forward a series of public prior uses. Witnesses were heard by the OD. The OD did not find the PPU sufficiently proven.