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Key points In this opposition appeal case, the OD first decided that the patent as amended met the requirements of the EPC and wherein th...

Key points In this opposition appeal case, the Board comments on the " essentiality test". The Board finds the test moot becaus...

Key points In this extensive opposition appeal decision about an alleged public prior use of multilayer films for car parts, one of the i...

Key points In this opposition appeal case, the Board applies "balance of the probabilities"  as the evidence standard, because ...

Key points An applicant files a letter stating "The applicant wishes to withdraw the above application", the withdrawal is ente...

Key points The applicant filed amended claims with an undisclosed disclaimer (and with very limited arguments), presumably on D1 being po...

Key points In this case, a renewal fee was not paid in time. The request for re-establishment of rights was refused. The appeal was filed...