by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 365 744 B1 relates to a remote controlled demolition robot.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and the opponent appealed.
The opponent argued that claim 1 as maintained was not in conformity with Art 123(2) due to the omission of the “outriggers” (15).
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 769 722 B1 relates to a low profile delivery system for a transcatheter heart valve.
The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft (152), a pull wire (174), a handle portion (158), a slide member (192) and a flex indicating member (156).
The pull wire is connected to a distal end portion of the elongated shaft.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 571 944 B1 relates to an intelligent controller for an electronic cigarette. EP 3 571 944 B1 is a second generation divisional of the grandparent application EP2 921 064.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained according to AR2 and both opponents appealed.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 392 719 A1 relates to a process cartridge and an electrophotographic image forming apparatus which uses the same.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application for infringement under Art 76(1) over the parent and the grand-parent application.