by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 256 579 B1 relates to a solar inverter and control method.
Brief outline of the procedure
Claims 1 and 2 as granted contravened Art 123(2). AR1+2+4-25 idem-AR3 had the same defect. Art 3 contravened Art 123(3). The patent was revoked by the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 769 722 B1 relates to a low profile delivery system for a transcatheter heart valve.
The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft (152), a pull wire (174), a handle portion (158), a slide member (192) and a flex indicating member (156).
The pull wire is connected to a distal end portion of the elongated shaft.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 571 944 B1 relates to an intelligent controller for an electronic cigarette. EP 3 571 944 B1 is a second generation divisional of the grandparent application EP2 921 064.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and both opponents appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a breast tomosynthesis system, whereby the image quality is increased. The whole system allows optimisation of the pictures taken.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed the decision.
The board confirmed the revocation.
The discussion centred on the validity of the priority as the opponent alleged that between the priority and the granted claim,