EP 3 454 099 B1 relates to a display body.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The board held that claim 1 as granted lacked IS over a document mentioned in the ISR established by the JP office.
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T 1095/23-Status of OP by ViCo before first instance divisions at the EPO-A non-reply by a board
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 461 634 B1 relates to a multilayer cling film.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The board confirmed the revocation.
The case is interesting as it deals with OP held by ViCo before an OD.
T 1625/22 – No violation of the right to be heard by an OD for holding OP in form of a ViCo without the consent of a party
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to means for preventing tools from being pulled out from tool holders with a tool holding fixture.
Brief outline of the case
Both opponents appealed the decision of maintenance according to AR 8a.
The board confirmed the maintenance according to AR 8a.
The OP before the OD took the form of a ViCo.