by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 138 187 B1 relates to parameterizable power supply.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD revoked the patent as claim 1 as granted, as well as that of AR1A-1C infringed Art 123(2). AR1-3 infringed Art 123(3). AR4-5 were not admitted in the procedure.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 270 749 B1 relates to device for foaming a liquid, in the present case milk.
Brief outline of the case
The opponent filed a notice of opposition on the last day of the 9 months opposition period. The opposition fee was however not paid within the 9 months opposition period.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 986 679 A1 relates to a composition for the thermal insulation of building wall surfaces and application process thereof.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused and the applicant appealed.
The board held that the ED committed a SPV by not respecting the protection of the applicant’s legitimate expectations of the applicant.
by Daniel X. Thomas
Application EP 4 039 997 relates to a tilting pad bearing, an assembly of a construction element and such a bearing as well as a method of providing a journal opening with a desired cross-section. .
Brief outline of the case
The Receiving Section rejected the applicant’s request for further processing and deemed the application to be withdrawn.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to a “Seal for doors, windows or the like with a seal strip that can be lowered”.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The OD decided that claim 1 as granted lacked N over A2=DE 298 20 770 U1,