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T 724/23-The limits of the prohibition of reformatio in peius

by Daniel X. Thomas

07 Nov. 2025 0 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 3 285 690 B1 relates to percutaneous mitral valve replacement device.

Brief outline of the case

The OD considered that claim 1 as granted was not infringing Art 123(2), but dependent claims 5-7 were. The patent was maintained according to AR1,

Collapse Art 123(2) / Limits of the prohibition of the reformatio in peius

by Daniel X. Thomas

15 May. 2025 0 comments 3 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 3 222 595 B1 relates to a hot plate device.

Brief outline of the case

The OD decided maintenance according to AR1. The proprietor appealed.

The board set aside the decision of maintenance and maintained the patent as granted.