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

T 343/23 – How to interpret “clearly and concisely” in Art 12(3) RPBA

by Daniel X. Thomas

24 Jul. 2024 2 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 3 010 370 B1 relates to a method for determining movement patterns during a dental treatment.

Brief outline of the case

The opponent appealed the OD’s decision to maintain the patent according to a new MR filed during opposition.

Collapse Admissibility of appeal / Art 12(3) RPBA / R 101(1) / R 99(2)

by Daniel X. Thomas

21 Feb. 2023 0 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

The patent relates to an anechoic visco-thermal liner for nacelles of turbo-engines.

Proprietor is a US company.

The opposition was filed by Cabinet Beau de Loménie acting on behalf of Safran Aircraft Engines, a competitor of the proprietor, see below.

Brief outline of the case

Claim 1 as granted was lacking N over O1=EP 1 982 323,