by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 666 797 B1 relates to antigen binding proteins that bind to proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) and methods of using and making the antigen binding proteins.
The case is interesting not only as is a decision taken by a Section of the Central Division, but an opposition is going on in parallel at the EPO for the patent at stake and for the patent resulting from a first divisional application.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to articles of apparel that provide enhanced body position sensory information to the wearer.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided maintenance according to the MR=original AR4.
The board decided that claim 1 as maintained lacked N over A9/A9t=JP-A-2004-263362, not mentioned in the ISR established by the EPO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an apparatus for restoring blood flow in occluded blood vessels, particularly occluded cerebral arteries.
The important feature relates to “a connection point (9), at which the tapering portion converges, located at a proximal end (3) of the tapering portion, the tapering portion permanently attached to the push or guide wire (7) at or adjacent to the connection point (9)”;
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a packaged detergent composition comprising a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over D1=EP 0 132 726 which was the first A document in the ISR established by the EPO.