Updates on EPC, PCT, EPO case law and the e-EQE

T 1874/23 – Decision in writing in spite of a request for OP – “Dynamic interpretation” of the EPC

by Daniel X. Thomas

28 Mar. 2025 4 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 3 341 031 A1 published as WO 2017/040321 relates to a system and method for fluid sterilisation.

Brief outline of the case

The application has been refused by the ED.
The applicant failed to appeal the decision in due time.

Collapse Art 116(1) / Dynamic interpretation of the EPC / No absolute right to OP

by Daniel X. Thomas

22 Oct. 2023 2 comments 9 minutes CASELAW-EPO

I apologise in advance to the readers as the present post is rather long, but deserves it in view of the topic dealt with.

In the present case, no bibliographical data are directly available on the front page of the decision. The application number, EP 14811009,