by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 279 254 B1 relates to novel lipid formulations for nucleic acid delivery.
Brief outline of the case
A first decision of the OD has been set aside due to a SPV under Art 113(1), cf. T 505/20.
In a second decision of the OD,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 347 319 B1 relates to a retroreflective element with a plurality of first beads distributed throughout the composite core and a plurality of second beads at the perimeter of the composite core.
Brief outline of the case
Claim 1 as granted lacked N over D3=US2009/0291292.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an “Exhaust gas treatment device”.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted lack N over WO 2006/021666. AR1 was lacking IS over E4=DE 10 2009 014 435 + E1.
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a gear pair that includes a first gear and a second gear engaged and paired with each other.
Brief outline of the procedure
the OD found that claim1 as granted lacked N over D9=EP 1 887 103.
The patent was maintained by the OD according to AR1.