EP 3 111 380 B1 relates to processing signals in a quantum computing system.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The OD did not admit the ground of opposition of lack of N in the procedure.
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EP 3 152 066 B1 relates to a tyre with low rolling resistance.
Brief outline of the case
The opposition was rejected and the opponent appealed.
The opponent had argued lack of N over D3, as well as lack of IS over D18+D3.
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The patent relates to a “support for pivotable mounting of the axle guide of a vehicle axle”.
Brief outline of the case
The proprietor and the opponent appealed the OD’s decision to maintain the patent in amended form according to AR II.