by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 755 318 B1 relates to a blind system.
Brief outline of the procedure
Claim 1 as granted, and of ARI and ARVIII+IX lacked N over D6=EP 2 551 440, PA under Art 54(3).
For the OD, ARIII did not satisfy the requirements of R 80.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 542 211 B1 relates to a method and device and computer program for determining a representation of a spectacle glass rim.
Brief outline of the case
The OD decided that claim 7 as granted infringed Art 123(2). AR1 was not admitted by the OD under R 80.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 822 613 B1 relates to a wound treatment device and covering device for the same.
Brief outline of the case
The OD did not admit the new MR and AR1 under R 80. AR2 and 3 were not admitted as filed too late.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 183 505 B1 relates to underlayments associated with radiant floor or wall heating systems, in clear supports and guides for floor heating pipes.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked and the proprietor appealed.
The OD did not admit either the MR or AR 1 to 3,
by Daniel X. Thomas
The patent relates to an optically variable security element and a method of manufacturing it.
Brief outline of the case
In reply to an opposition, the proprietor filed a new MR consisting of a plurality of independent claims.
The new MR was lacking N over D1=EP 2 727 742
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1,