by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a tray-sealing-machine.
Brief history of the case
For the OD, claim 1 as granted was lacking N over a Public Prior Use of the tray-sealing-machine CFS Palazzolo SPA STAR2HS. The OD considered the PPU substantiated and proven, even without hearing a witness offered by the opponent.
The patent was maintained in amended form according to AR2 and both proprietor and opponent appealed the decision of the OD.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to reinforced bonded abrasive tools, especially to bonded cut-off wheels that can be used to snag or slice materials such as stone or metal.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.
In appeal the opponent brought forward questions for a referral to the EBA.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to injection devices notably to automatic or semi-automatic pen-type injectors where a rotary drive shaft driven by a torsion spring used for insulin injection.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of the opposition.
A late-filed alleged public prior use of an insulin injection pen named GensuPen labelled as D18 was submitted in reaction to the preliminary opinion of the OD was admitted in the opposition proceedings as prima facie relevant,