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T 1738/21 – Hearing of witnesses necessary

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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.

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The OD rejected the opposition and the opponent appealed.

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Art 11 RPBA20 / Art 111 / Art 113(1) / Art 117(1d) / Hearing of witnesses / Hearing of witnesses before a BA
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T 2440/16 – Decision of maintenance in amended form in the absence of any reasons given by the board why the patent can be maintained in this form

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The patent relates to a “Method and device for producing film composites”

Brief outline of the procedure

The OD rejected the opposition because it was not convinced that a public prior use had taken place before the priority date. The OD did not hear the witnesses offered by the opponent.

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Art 101(3a) / Hearing of witnesses before a BA
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