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

R 5/24-Reopening of the appeal procedure

by Daniel X. Thomas

02 Apr. 2026 0 comments 4 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 2 478 097 B1 relates to a stable liquid washing or cleaning agent containing a protease.

Brief outline of the procedure

The opponent filed an appeal after rejection of its opposition.

In T 0543/20, the patent was revoked.

Collapse Art 112a / Perition for review / Reopening of the appeal procedure

by Daniel X. Thomas

28 Apr. 2025 0 comments 5 minutes CASELAW-EPO

EP 2 547 903 B1 relates to a method for diagnosing the structural condition of wind generators.

Brief outline of the case

The OD revoked the patent for lack of N of claim 1 as granted over D2=WO 2010/051278 A1, cited on the ISR established by the EPO.