Decisions in 2010

All board of appeal decisions released for publication in 2010 are shown in the list below by month.

Available months in 2010

December 2010

T 1097/06 (Risk detection / SWISS REINSURANCE) of 9.12.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

9.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

04405195.1

Keywords

Novelty - no (all requests)

Application title

Computer-based system and method for detecting risks

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109706.20101209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1614/06 (Plasmaprotein-haltiges Arzneimittel/BAXTER) of 3.3.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07K 14/76

Application no.

97918834.9

Keywords

Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Unzulässigkeit des Einspruchsgrunds unter Artikel 100(b) EPÜ

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Plasmaprotein-hältigen Arzneimittels

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T161406.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 87 KB)
T 1616/06 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

98906493.6

Keywords

Clarity (no) - main request
Support by description (no) - first auxiliary request
Admissibility (no) - second auxiliary request

Application title

Method and apparatus for recovering quantized coefficients

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T161606.20101116

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0246/07 () of 23.11.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/445

Application no.

00102795.2

Keywords

Construction of claim necessary (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Improvements in receivers for television signals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T024607.20101123

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 0485/07 (Detection of channel coding mode/SONY ERICSSON) of 6.12.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

6.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/00

Application no.

04700162.3

Keywords

Main request and second auxiliary request - Novelty (no)
Remittal to the department of first instance for further prosecution on the basis of the first auxiliary request

Application title

Speed data receiver with detection of channel coding rate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048507.20101206

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1179/08 () of 29.10.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

29.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62L 1/00

Application no.

00127461.2

Keywords

Novelty - main request - no
Admissibility - first and second auxiliary request - no
Inventive step - third auxiliary request - yes

Application title

Bicycle brake disk with arms connecting an inner annular portion to an outer annular portion and tangent to an effective circle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T117908.20101029

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
T 1263/08 (Synchronising databases I/FUSION ONE INC) of 28.10.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 9/46
G06F 17/30
G06F 17/60

Application no.

01300681.2

Keywords

Inventive step - use of universal format to enable synchroniser to work with data from different applications (No - routine design)

Application title

Data transfer and synchronization system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126308.20101028

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1433/08 () of 21.10.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

21.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F27B 9/30

Application no.

00108918.4

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung: nein

Application title

Brennofen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143308.20101021

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1605/08 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04G 9/02
B27N 7/00

Application no.

01106518.2

Keywords

Mangelnde erfinderische Tätigkeit

Application title

Holzpartikelplatte, insbesondere Schalungsplatte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160508.20101116

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1259/09 () of 10.9.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60N 2/34

Application no.

04101715.3

Keywords

Party to first instance examination proceedings (no)
Appeal admissible (no)

Application title

A seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125909.20100910

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1495/09 () of 9.9.2010

Online on

30.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60N 2/34

Application no.

04101715.3

Keywords

Amendments - Added matter (no)
Opposition grounds - extension of subject-matter - divisional application (no) - insufficiency of disclosure (no) - novelty (yes) - inventive step (yes)
Request for correction of grant decision under Rule 140 EPC (rejected)

Application title

A seating system and a passenger accommodation unit for a vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149509.20100909

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1547/05 () of 18.5.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

97301077.0

Keywords

Novelty (no; all requests)

Application title

Antiperspirant aerosol composition and method of making same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154705.20100518

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1872/06 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

94913349.0

Keywords

Rule 80 EPC - (no; main request)
Article 123(3) EPC - (yes; auxiliary request)
Article 54 EPC - (yes; auxiliary request)
Article 56 EPC - (yes, auxiliary request)

Application title

Method for delivering beneficial compositions to hair follicles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T187206.20101116

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0474/07 () of 3.11.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

3.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23F 5/48

Application no.

99908848.7

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary requests 1-3: inventive step (no)

Application title

Process for producing an aromatised, soluble coffee powder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T047407.20101103

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0832/07 () of 12.11.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

12.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06K 19/067

Application no.

99966832.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Warenetikett

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083207.20101112

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1902/07 (Treatment of osteoporosis/MOUNT SINAI S.M.) of 27.4.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/45

Application no.

97939609.0

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary request: inventive step (no)

Application title

Methods and compositions for the treatment of bone resorption disorders, including osteoporosis

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190207.20100427

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 84 KB)
T 0079/08 () of 28.10.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 259/08

Application no.

02728552.7

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - (no)
Crucial condition cannot be reliably fulfilled

Application title

High build dispersions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007908.20101028

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 195 KB)
T 0079/08 () of 28.10.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 259/08

Application no.

02728552.7

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - (no)
Crucial condition cannot be reliably fulfilled

Application title

High build dispersions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007908.20101028

Distribution

C

Decision

No PDF available
T 0182/08 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23J 3/34

Application no.

00916886.5

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Compliance with Article 123(2) (yes)
Novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Nutritional composition intended for specific gastro-intestinal maturation in premature mammals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018208.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1935/08 () of 17.12.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

17.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 8/92

Application no.

05734974.8

Keywords

Re-instatement into period for paying renewal fee (no)

Application title

Cosmetic mixture for hair

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193508.20101217

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 0355/09 (High yield pulp bleaching/KEMIRA OYJ) of 1.12.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21C 9/10

Application no.

97903409.7

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no - obvious use of alternative chelating agents because of their known technical properties

Application title

Process for bleaching of a high yield pulp

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035509.20101201

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0689/09 () of 24.11.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47G 19/22

Application no.

01939305.7

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal - subject of the appeal (yes)
Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)
Amendments - extension of protection (yes)
Apportionment of costs (no)

Application title

Illuminatable beverage accessory device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068909.20101124

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0511/10 () of 3.12.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

3.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 16/00

Application no.

00926412.8

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Powertrain for power generator

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051110.20101203

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0866/10 () of 10.12.2010

Online on

29.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

10.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A63G 1/24

Application no.

05733684.4

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Amusement ride

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086610.20101210

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0017/07 () of 20.12.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

20.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/27

Application no.

99962985.0

Keywords

Extension (no) - lack of clarity (no)
Remittal to the first instance (yes)

Application title

Turbo code interleaver using linear congruential sequences

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001707.20101220

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0134/07 () of 19.11.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

19.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01V 8/20

Application no.

03006412.5

Keywords

Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Objekterfassung und Lichtgitter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013407.20101119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 49 KB)
T 0891/07 () of 27.10.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

27.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06K 9/00

Application no.

04012383.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Integrating visual and object information in a pervasive computing environment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089107.20101027

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0823/09 (Immunostimulatory oligonucleotide/UNIVERSITY OF IOWA) of 7.7.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

7.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/11

Application no.

97947311.3

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests 1 to 7 - admitted
Added matter (all requests) - yes

Application title

Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082309.20100707

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 83 KB)
T 1849/09 (Alpha-amylase/GENENCOR) of 8.12.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

8.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 9/28

Application no.

98109967.4

Keywords

Claim request - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Oxidation-stable alpha-amylase

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T184909.20101208

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 2225/09 () of 8.12.2010

Online on

28.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

8.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B04C 5/26

Application no.

05100675.7

Keywords

Neuheit: nein (alle Anträge)

Application title

Zyklonabscheidevorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T222509.20101208

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0356/04 (Spray-drying control/UNILEVER) of 1.12.2010

Online on

27.12.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 1/16

Application no.

90203444.6

Keywords

Inventive step: no (all requests) - no evidence of an improvement - reformulation of the problem - provision of a further process - obvious solution

Application title

Computer-controlled spray-drying process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035604.20101201

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0320/07 () of 22.11.2010

Online on

27.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

22.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 3/15

Application no.

96305209.7

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Imaging apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T032007.20101122

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0393/07 () of 21.12.2010

Online on

27.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

21.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06T 17/40

Application no.

01310701.6

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Magnetic resonance imaging method and system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039307.20101221

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 1905/07 () of 21.12.2010

Online on

27.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

21.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/03

Application no.

05253309.8

Keywords

Right to be heard - opportunity to comment (no)
Remittal to the examining division (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Image reading device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190507.20101221

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0708/08 () of 3.12.2010

Online on

27.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

3.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 65/02

Application no.

00963837.0

Keywords

Re-instatement into period for paying renewal fee (no)

Application title

Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module and system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T070808.20101203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1090/00 () of 14.12.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

91904430.5

Keywords

Clarity (no) (main and auxiliary request)
Amendments - not allowable (auxiliary request)

Application title

Alternative enzyme substrates as deodorants

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109000.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0658/06 (Bonusteilnehmerliste / VODAFONE) of 25.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

99250359.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit verneint - administrative Innovation

Application title

Bonusbearbeitungsverfahren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T065806.20101125

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0505/07 () of 20.4.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

20.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

01123409.3

Keywords

Neuheit - Hauptantrag (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsantrag (verneint)

Application title

Volumengebendes und gezielt den Haaransatz festigendes Haarbehandlungsprodukt

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T050507.20100420

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1981/07 () of 25.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H02K 3/20

Application no.

04013864.6

Keywords

Offenbarung der Erfindung - nein

Application title

Elektromotor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198107.20101125

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1071/08 (Storing and retrieving of telephone numbers/LG ELECTRONICS) of 9.12.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

9.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/274

Application no.

02010621.7

Keywords

Inventive step - main and auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

Method for storing and retrieving of telephone numbers in a mobile communication terminal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T107108.20101209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1628/08 () of 30.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/56

Application no.

98810968.2

Keywords

Added subject-matter - no
Remittal to first instance - yes

Application title

Method for the managing of pieces of information and stored data in a telephone apparatus of the electronic type

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162808.20101130

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 2069/08 () of 25.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41M 5/00

Application no.

99309175.0

Keywords

Subject-matter extending beyond content of application as filed (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Recording material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T206908.20101125

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0332/09 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41F 17/26

Application no.

03425316.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

High-speed printing machine with flexo printing matrix for sheets transported via a continuous suction belt conveyor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T033209.20101116

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0413/09 () of 16.12.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

16.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 27/44

Application no.

96930693.5

Keywords

Extension of subject-matter (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Drug release stent coating process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T041309.20101216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1786/09 () of 23.11.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F02M 61/18

Application no.

02024775.5

Keywords

Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit - bejaht
Neuer Einspruchsgrund - verneint

Application title

Brennstoffeinspritzventil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178609.20101123

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1233/10 (Electrode/ABBOTT) of 14.12.2010

Online on

23.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/00

Application no.

98943527.6

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Electrode with thin working layer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123310.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0189/06 () of 12.10.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/228

Application no.

98931737.5

Keywords

Clarity - main and first to fifth auxiliary requests (no)
Change of starting time of oral proceedings (no)
Right to telephone interview (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for providing live view and instant review in an image capture device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018906.20101012

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1213/07 () of 21.10.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

21.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41F 5/24

Application no.

99107407.1

Keywords

Allowability of amendment (main request, no)
Clarity and support by the description (auxiliary request, no)

Application title

Multi-colour flexographic rotary machine with main drum and independent separate colour units

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121307.20101021

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1848/07 (Powder coating manufacture/BIOCOTE) of 29.11.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

29.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 5/14

Application no.

96917571.0

Keywords

All requests: amendments (not allowable) - not unambiguously derivable from application as filed

Application title

Inhibition of bacterial growth

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T184807.20101129

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1858/07 () of 18.10.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

18.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G11B 7/24

Application no.

02797732.1

Keywords

Main request: Novelty (no)
Auxiliary request: admitted (no)

Application title

Storage medium for data with improved dimensional stability

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185807.20101018

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0251/08 (BBIT Sodium Omadine metal working fluid/ARCH UK BIOCIDES) of 30.6.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 275/04

Application no.

01931865.8

Keywords

Main request - auxiliary request 1-3 (no) - unexpected effect not shown - obvious alternative
Auxiliary request 4 (yes) - non-obvious alternative

Application title

Method and compositions for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in metal working fluids

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T025108.20100630

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 55 KB)
T 0528/08 (Improved lubricity fuel/EXXONMOBIL) of 12.10.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/06

Application no.

01925400.2

Keywords

Prohibition of reformatio in peius
Extension of protection conferred - auxiliary request (yes)
Inventive step - main request, claims as maintained by the Opposition Division (no)

Application title

Fuel composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052808.20101012

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1225/08 () of 28.10.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01M 1/02

Application no.

01114022.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum optischen Abtasten eines Fahrzeugrades

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122508.20101028

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 68 KB)
T 1737/08 () of 19.11.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

19.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04M 1/725

Application no.

04105510.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Haupt- und Hilfsanträge) - verneint

Application title

Verfahren zur Wiedergabe von Bilddaten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173708.20101119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1962/08 () of 12.12.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

12.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01B 11/25

Application no.

06123022.3

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand bei Fristüberwachungssystem ohne unabhängige Doppelkontrolle (nein)
Bezugnahme auf Veröffentlichung 'Rechtsprechung' ausreichend (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Form eines Objekts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196208.20101212

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 91 KB)
T 2340/08 () of 13.12.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

13.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B05B 5/14

Application no.

00935208.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Vorrichtung zum Befeuchten einer Materialbahn

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T234008.20101213

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0149/09 () of 18.11.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21B 37/74

Application no.

04710836.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zur Regelung der Temperatur eines Metallbandes, insbesondere in einer Fertigstrasse zum Walzen von Metallwarmband

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014909.20101118

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0285/09 () of 19.11.2010

Online on

22.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

19.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21B 37/74

Application no.

04710798.2

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zur Regelung der Temperatur eines Metallbandes, insbesondere in einer Kühlstrecke

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T028509.20101119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1058/07 (Scrolling function for a multiple frame web page/INTEL) of 23.11.2010

Online on

21.12.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 3/033

Application no.

01946224.1

Keywords

Oral proceedings held in absence of appellant
Inventive step - no (all requests)

Application title

Providing a scrolling function for a multiple frame web page

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105807.20101123

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1521/07 () of 10.11.2010

Online on

21.12.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/00

Application no.

99925431.1

Keywords

Novelty - no (main request)
Inventive step - no (auxiliary request)

Application title

Channel coding device and method for rate matching

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152107.20101110

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1544/07 (Stabilised peroxidicarbonate/ARKEMA) of 19.8.2010

Online on

21.12.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

19.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 409/32

Application no.

01310765.1

Keywords

Reformatio in peius - not examined by the Board of its own motion
Extension of protection conferred (no)
Inventive step (no) - obvious alternative

Application title

Stabilized organic peroxidicarbonate compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154407.20100819

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 1705/07 (Verfahren zur Hydrierung von Benzolpolycarbonsäuren/BASF SE) of 10.6.2010

Online on

21.12.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07C 69/75

Application no.

98966901.5

Keywords

Hauptantrag Hilfsanträge 1 bis 5: Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein): behauptete Verbesserung nicht belegt - kein lauterer Vergleich - naheliegende Alternative
Hilfsanträge 6 und 7: neuer Sachverhalt - nicht ins Verfahren zugelassen

Application title

Verfahren zur Hydrierung von Benzolpolycarbonsäuren oder Derivaten davon unter Verwendung eines Makroporen aufweisenden Katalysators

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170507.20100610

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 61 KB)
T 1723/07 (Rapidly absorbed amine and NSAID/MCNEILL) of 15.12.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

15.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/19

Application no.

00304912.9

Keywords

Remittal (yes): evidence provided that main document was published after priority date

Application title

Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions containing an amine and a NSAID

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T172307.20101215

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1855/07 () of 7.9.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 21/01

Application no.

02008077.6

Keywords

Einspruchsgründe - Klarheit - Große Beschwerdekammer - Befassung (nein)
Patentanspruch - unabhängig/abhängig - Knappheit (nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren für eine Aktivierung einer Insassenschutzanwendung in einem Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185507.20100907

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 87 KB)
T 0151/08 () of 18.11.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01F 1/84

Application no.

98906460.5

Keywords

No extension beyond the application as originally filed
Remittal to the opposition division for further prosecution

Application title

Coriolis flowmeter having axially compliant case ends

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015108.20101118

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0307/08 () of 7.10.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

96402022.6

Keywords

Défaut d'accord sur un quelconque texte du brevet par le titulaire - Révocation
Remboursement de la taxe de recours (non)
Remboursement des frais afférents au recours (non)
Vice de procédure (non) : pouvoir discrétionnaire de la division d'opposition d'admettre des requêtes et des essais comparatifs

Application title

Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques comprenant de la 2-amino 3-hydroxy pyridine et une base d'oxydation, et procédé de teinture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T030708.20101007

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0470/08 () of 19.10.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

19.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23D 9/00

Application no.

00991317.9

Keywords

Inventive step: Main request and auxiliary requests 1-6 - no, Auxiliary request 7 - yes

Application title

Infant formula with improved protein content

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T047008.20101019

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 56 KB)
T 0917/08 () of 2.12.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

2.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/55

Application no.

02006415.0

Keywords

Inventive step - claims 1 and 2 (no)
Oral proceeding cancelled

Application title

Measuring apparatus and measuring chip

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T091708.20101202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1511/08 (Image data over push-to-talk/LG) of 2.12.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

2.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/725

Application no.

05021643.1

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Mobile communication terminal and method for transmitting/receiving image data in a push-to-talk (PTT) communication network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T151108.20101202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1632/08 () of 2.12.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

2.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 77/06

Application no.

04727514.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein; Fachmann ersetzt zur Lösung der Aufgabe eine aus einer Entgegenhaltung bekannte Maßnahme durch in der Wirkung weitergehende gleichfalls aus der Entgegenhaltung bekannte Maßnahme (Gründe, Nr. 8.1)

Application title

Palettencontainer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163208.20101202

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0394/09 () of 3.11.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

3.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02F 1/00

Application no.

98937203.2

Keywords

Sufficiency - claims 1 and 9 (yes)

Application title

Optical exposure systems and manufacturing of alignment layers for liquid crystals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039409.20101103

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0865/10 () of 19.11.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

19.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 13/16

Application no.

02704931.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Cleaning cloth

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086510.20101119

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1149/10 () of 14.12.2010

Online on

20.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/00

Application no.

00991702.2

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds of appeal

Application title

Method and system for content-based document security, routing, and action execution

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T114910.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
J 0020/10 () of 14.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B60N 2/22

Application no.

07290158.0

Keywords

Paiement de la taxe de recours
Recours réputé non formé

Application title

Structure de sécurité de siège de véhicule automobile

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J002010.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0568/05 () of 12.5.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/16

Application no.

94304078.2

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Claims - clarity (yes) - not a ground for oppostion
Disclosure - enabling
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Dental floss provided with chemotherapy agents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056805.20100512

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1056/07 () of 15.9.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/025

Application no.

95932945.9

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Lipstick composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105607.20100915

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0292/08 (Two-part hair dye composition/P&G-CLAIROL) of 5.10.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

98960833.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - improvement - not obvious

Application title

Two-part hair dye compositions containing polyether polyurethanes and conditioning agents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029208.20101005

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0350/08 (Waschmittelformkörper/HENKEL) of 10.11.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C11D 17/00

Application no.

00927026.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein): alle Anträge

Application title

Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelformkörper mit Beschichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035008.20101110

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0480/08 (Spray dried EPO/ORTHO) of 6.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

6.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/505

Application no.

95943452.3

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests 1-10 - added subject-matter (yes)
Auxiliary request 11 - added subject-matter (no), sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step - (yes)

Application title

Spray dried erythropoietin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048008.20101206

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0057/09 (Antenatal screening/WALD) of 13.4.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/68

Application no.

99918188.6

Keywords

Main request - clarity (no) - added subject-matter (yes)
Admission of first and second auxiliary requests into the proceedings (yes)
First auxiliary request - clarity (no)
Second auxiliary request - novelty (no)
Third auxiliary request - admission (yes) - basis in the application as filed (yes) - clarity (yes) - novelty over document E3 (yes)
Request for referral to EBA (not granted)
Remittal to the opposition division

Application title

Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T005709.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 120 KB)
T 0451/09 () of 1.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04H 7/06
F25J 3/04

Application no.

03740322.7

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (bejaht)
Zulässigkeit von Beweismitteln (teilweise verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Coldboxblechmantel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T045109.20101201

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0456/09 (Polynucleotide transfection/VICAL) of 23.11.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/87

Application no.

00108872.3

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (no)

Application title

Expression of exogenous polynucleotide sequences in a vertebrate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T045609.20101123

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 49 KB)
T 1954/09 () of 14.10.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

14.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 61/12

Application no.

02080409.2

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes) - all requests

Application title

Filtration monitoring and control system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T195409.20101014

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 147 KB)
T 0113/10 (Patch-clamping/IONSCOPE) of 12.10.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/487

Application no.

02708496.1

Keywords

Main request - Articles 123(2), 84, 83 (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)

Application title

Patch-clamping and its use in analysing subcellular features

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T011310.20101012

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0904/10 () of 8.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

8.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/52

Application no.

03075808.0

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
"Decision re appeals - remittal (yes)

Application title

Subtitle colorwiping and positioning

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T090410.20101208

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1332/10 () of 14.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04R 1/02

Application no.

06117518.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Speaker apparatus for handheld electronic device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T133210.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1837/10 () of 14.12.2010

Online on

17.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

14.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 17/32

Application no.

04076916.8

Keywords

Inadmissible appeal - missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method and system for conducting a game of chance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T183710.20101214

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1073/06 (Dynamic simulation model/ENTELOS) of 23.11.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.5.06

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 9/44

Application no.

98955104.9

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Method of generating a display for a dynamic simulation model utilizing node and link representations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T107306.20101123

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1604/06 () of 27.9.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/50

Application no.

98900693.7

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)
Claims - support by description (no)
Admissibility of requests filed in response to the board's communication (no)
Admissibility of requests filed in oral proceedings (no)

Application title

Moving image estimating system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160406.20100927

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1298/07 (Polyesterharze/CYTEC) of 15.11.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

15.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C09D 167/06

Application no.

04005202.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - durch Vergleichsversuche gezeigter positiver Effekt wurde durch den Stand der Technik nicht nahegelegt

Application title

Wasserverdünnbare Polyesterharze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129807.20101115

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1856/07 () of 11.11.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/60

Application no.

02712293.6

Keywords

Claims - clarity (yes)
Inventive step (yes) after amendments

Application title

Apparatus and method for adjusting output image from image data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185607.20101111

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1136/08 () of 14.9.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16L 33/02

Application no.

02001371.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Federbandelement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113608.20100914

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0140/09 () of 28.10.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B66B 25/00

Application no.

96120445.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Passenger conveyor control system having decentralized inputs and outputs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014009.20101028

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 2419/09 () of 11.11.2010

Online on

16.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47J 37/00

Application no.

04738889.7

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde - bejaht
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (alle Anträge) - verneint

Application title

Gargerät zum Regenerieren von Gargut

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T241909.20101111

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C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
R 0017/09 (Appeal deemed not filed/BASSI) of 1.10.2010

Online on

15.12.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

1.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 7/32

Application no.

04737113.3

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Mobile phones combined with the wireless technology using protocol 802.11

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001709.20101001

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1820/08 (Simulation system/FANUC) of 7.12.2010

Online on

15.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

7.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G05B 19/4069

Application no.

02257698.7

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Simulation system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182008.20101207

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0224/10 () of 8.12.2010

Online on

15.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

8.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 11/32

Application no.

01100149.2

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Druckluftversorgungseinrichtung für Fahrzeug-Druckluftanlagen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022410.20101208

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 2052/10 () of 9.12.2010

Online on

15.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

9.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B05B 7/24

Application no.

06002792.7

Keywords

Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr - nein, keine Rechtsgrundlage (Gründe, Nr. 2.-2.3)

Application title

Spritzpistole

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T205210.20101209

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0687/06 () of 29.7.2010

Online on

14.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

29.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 15/01

Application no.

00920702.8

Keywords

Admissibility of late-filed documents and auxiliary request 1
Amendments - allowable under Article 123(2), 123(3)
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Brazing Sheet

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068706.20100729

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 102 KB)
T 0636/08 () of 22.10.2010

Online on

14.12.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

22.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07B 15/00

Application no.

04730585.9

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes) - both requests

Application title

Congestion Charge Payment Device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063608.20101022

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1291/08 () of 6.10.2010

Online on

14.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65B 19/28

Application no.

00105261.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja), Aufgabe durch nächstkommenden Stand der Technik in Verbindung mit weiterem Stand der Technik nicht vollständig gelöst, kein Hinweis auf erfindungsgemäße Lösung

Application title

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Steuerung einer Zigaretten-Fertigungs- und Verpackungsanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129108.20101006

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 105 KB)
T 1404/08 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

14.12.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C22F 1/053

Application no.

02356018.8

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Procédé de fabrication d'un produit corroyé à haute résistance en alliage AlZnMgCu

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140408.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0349/10 () of 30.11.2010

Online on

14.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62K 25/28

Application no.

02754058.2

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Rear suspension system for two-wheeled vehicles, particularly bicycles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034910.20101130

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0927/06 (Use of lycopene/LYCORED NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES) of 24.11.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/07

Application no.

93203295.6

Keywords

The main request and the first auxiliary request do not meet the requirements of Article 123 EPC

Application title

Use of lycopene for reducing the activity of cells, especially of cancer cells, and pharmaceutical preparations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092706.20101124

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 83 KB)
T 1841/07 () of 7.12.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

7.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09G 3/288

Application no.

04012105.5

Keywords

Novelty (no) - all requests

Application title

Energy recovery circuit and driving method thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T184107.20101207

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 2009/08 () of 26.10.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E01C 23/088

Application no.

01929639.1

Keywords

Zulässigkeit von Beweismitteln (teilweise verneint)
Zulässigkeit des einzigen Antrags (bejaht)
Erweiterung (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)
Aufnahme von angeblichen Aussagen in die Niederschrift (verneint)

Application title

Baumaschine zum Bearbeiten von Bodenoberflächen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200908.20101026

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 55 KB)
T 2358/08 () of 26.11.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

26.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16B 45/00

Application no.

06760489.2

Keywords

Novelty and inventive step - yes

Application title

Three piece garage hook

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T235808.20101126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 0154/09 () of 20.10.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47K 10/42

Application no.

98870244.5

Keywords

Form of appeal - grounds - substantiation (no)

Application title

A container

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015409.20101020

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0485/09 () of 17.11.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

17.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B24D 11/00

Application no.

04104708.5

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)
Request for change of date of oral proceedings (refused)

Application title

Abrasive product

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048509.20101117

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1168/09 () of 15.10.2010

Online on

13.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04D 25/06

Application no.

02023117.1

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit der Erfindung - bejaht
Offenkundige Vorbenutzung - Lastenheft, Pflichtenheft, Lieferung einer Vielzahl von Kfz-Teilen an einen Kfz-Hersteller

Application title

Lüfter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116809.20101015

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
J 0007/08 () of 8.12.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

8.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F24F 13/078

Application no.

03017221.7

Keywords

Existenz einer Entscheidung; Ersatzzahlungen im Rahmen von Artikel 8 GebO 1973 und Artikel 7 GebO

Application title

Zu- und Abluftleuchte mit veränderbarer Einbauhöhe und niedrigem Schalleistungspegel für Unter- und Überdruck-Decken

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000708.20101208

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 65 KB)
T 1556/07 () of 20.5.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/135

Application no.

00102013.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Hauptantrags (bejaht)
Änderungen - Erweiterung des Schutzbereichs (verneint)
Verschlechterungsverbot
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Lipophiles Mittel zum Entfärben oder Blondieren von Haaren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155607.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 67 KB)
T 0679/08 (Folienförmige Darreichungsformen/LOHMANN) of 11.11.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 9/70

Application no.

00909123.2

Keywords

Hauptantrag und 2., 4. und 5. Hilfsantrag: Ausführbarkeit der Offenbarung (verneint): keine definierte Messmethode
1. und 3. Hilfsantrag: Klarheit der Ansprüche (verneint): widersprüchliche Angaben
Klarheit des Anspruchs 1 (verneint): keine ausreichenden Angaben für eine vollständige technische Lehre

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung folienförmiger Darreichungsformen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067908.20101111

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1534/08 () of 3.12.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

3.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47L 13/00

Application no.

04739357.4

Keywords

Neuheit (ja, nach Änderung)
Zurückverweisung

Application title

Fusshebel zum Auswringen von Wischmopps

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T153408.20101203

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 18 KB)
T 1660/08 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

01201932.9

Keywords

Subject-matter extending beyond the content of the earlier application (no)
Novelty (yes) - Inventive step - main and auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

An implement for and a method of milking animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T166008.20100930

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1744/08 (Preparation of submicron sized nanoparticles/BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC … of 7.12.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

7.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/51

Application no.

02773579.4

Keywords

Main request - Novelty, inventive step, sufficiency of disclosure - (yes)
Remittal - (yes): undecided issues

Application title

Preparation of submicron sized nanoparticles via dispersion and solvent or liquid phase removal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174408.20101207

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 64 KB)
T 0522/09 () of 29.9.2010

Online on

10.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

29.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F01N 3/28

Application no.

96909361.6

Keywords

Main request and 2nd auxiliary request: claim 1 - sufficiency - no (additional operating parameters or conditions necessary)
Auxiliary requests 1, 3-6: late-filed, not admitted (claim 1: added subject-matter)

Application title

Monolith holding material, method for producing the same, catalytic converter using the monolith, and method for producing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052209.20100929

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1326/06 (RSA Schlüsselpaarberechnung/GIESECKE & DEVRIENT) of 30.11.2010

Online on

09.12.2010

Board

3.5.06

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 7/72

Application no.

03727434.7

Keywords

Ausreichende Offenbarung (bejaht)
Patentfähige Erfindungen - technische Merkmale (bejaht)
Zurückverweisung zur Durchführung einer Recherche

Application title

Berechnung des modularen Inversen eines Wertes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132606.20101130

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 60 KB)
T 0663/07 () of 1.6.2010

Online on

09.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

1.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

99936737.8

Keywords

Activité inventive (non) - amélioration non crédible sur l'ensemble de la portée de la revendication - alternative évidente (toutes les requêtes)

Application title

Composition capillaire contenant un polycondensat comprenant au moins un motif poluréthanne et ou polyurée et un polyol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T066307.20100601

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 65 KB)
T 0761/08 () of 18.11.2010

Online on

09.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F25J 3/04
F25J 3/02

Application no.

00300563.4

Keywords

Disclaimer relevant for inventive step

Application title

Liquid inventory recirculation for re-startup of column for separating argon from oxygen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076108.20101118

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0630/10 () of 6.12.2010

Online on

09.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

6.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 59/50

Application no.

06075440.5

Keywords

Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes
Clarity - yes
Amendments - added subject-matter - no

Application title

Curable composition having low coefficient of thermal expansion, method of making an integrated circuit, and an integrated circuit made there from

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063010.20101206

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 118 KB)
T 0700/10 (Gemcitabin-Lösungen/STADA) of 24.11.2010

Online on

09.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 31/70

Application no.

04011907.5

Keywords

Eingelegte Beschwerde wurde nicht begründet

Application title

Gebrauchsfertige Gemcitabin-Lösungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T070010.20101124

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1388/07 () of 19.10.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 1/12

Application no.

01302216.5

Keywords

Cancellation of the oral proceedings (no)
Added subject-matter (yes)
Lack of support (yes)

Application title

A high power selective signal attenuator and method of attenuation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T138807.20101019

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 2001/07 (Antigens of LAV/INSTITUT PASTEUR) of 21.1.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/16

Application no.

91113062.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Right to priority (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Added subject-matter (no)

Application title

Antigens and peptides of LAV

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200107.20100121

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 112 KB)
T 1510/08 () of 4.11.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

4.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 21/01

Application no.

05716910.4

Keywords

Klarheit (Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag: nein)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Ansteuerung einer zweiten Airbagstufe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T151008.20101104

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 63 KB)
T 0613/09 () of 12.11.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

12.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

98943893.2

Keywords

Anpassung der Beschreibung
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (verneint)

Application title

Schaum-Hautschutzcreme

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061309.20101112

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 75 KB)
T 2377/09 () of 1.12.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01B 11/25

Application no.

07711857.8

Keywords

Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr nach Abhilfe der Beschwerde: wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (ja) - Billigkeit der Rückzahlung (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und System zur Formmessung einer spiegelnden Oberfläche

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T237709.20101201

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1706/10 (Inactivation/UNITED STATES) of 3.12.2010

Online on

08.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

3.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 7/06

Application no.

05760441.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Cellular and viral inactivation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170610.20101203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0021/08 () of 2.9.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

2.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B05D 1/34

Application no.

99931716.7

Keywords

Inventive step: no; inventive step must be present over any feasible starting point

Application title

Method of separate application of resin and hardener

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002108.20100902

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1107/08 () of 1.10.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

1.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B24B 5/04

Application no.

01995545.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja; Aufgabe: Abrichten auf andere als die bekannte Art (Punkt 5.2.2)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Zahnriemenformen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T110708.20101001

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1292/08 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65B 61/18

Application no.

99116441.9

Keywords

Corrected decision by Examining Division establishes the valid text of the patent
Added subject-matter: no
Novelty: no
Request for apportionment of costs: refused

Application title

A method of applying fitments to containers and apparatus for use in the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129208.20100923

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1588/08 () of 9.11.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

9.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16C 35/063

Application no.

03001090.4

Keywords

Transfer of opponent's status (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Bearing unit for vehicle wheel support

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158808.20101109

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1902/08 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16C 43/04

Application no.

02008990.0

Keywords

Novelty and inventive step (yes, after amendment)

Application title

Combination of a shaft and a bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190208.20101116

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0218/09 () of 12.10.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

01201695.2

Keywords

Inventive step - main and auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

Construction including an implement for automatically milking animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T021809.20101012

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1529/09 () of 9.11.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

9.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07D 7/20

Application no.

01951708.5

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request: not disclosed by the application as filed

Application title

System for recognizing and validating banknotes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152909.20101109

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1493/10 (Zymomonas/MIDWEST) of 1.12.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 1/21

Application no.

00988015.4

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Recombinant zymomonas mobilis with improved xylose utilization

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149310.20101201

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1547/10 (HIV polypeptides/NOVARTIS) of 1.12.2010

Online on

07.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/49

Application no.

04075919.3

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Improved expression of HIV polypeptides and production of virus-like particles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154710.20101201

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1416/05 (CAD-System / KOENIG & BAUER) of 10.11.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 17/50

Application no.

02792599.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - verneint

Application title

Konstruktionsverfahren und CAD-System

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T141605.20101110

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1837/06 (Composition pharmaceutique de fénofibrate présentant une … of 29.9.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

29.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 31/215

Application no.

98900125.0

Keywords

Requête principale : suffisance de l'exposé (oui), nouveauté (oui), activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Composition pharmaceutique de fénofibrate présentant une biodisponibilité élevée et son procédé de préparation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T183706.20100929

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 135 KB)
T 0105/07 (Determining link quality in an OFDM network/MOTOROLA) of 13.10.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/20

Application no.

03291809.6

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description (yes - after amendment)
Sufficiency of disclosure - (yes)
Remittal to the department of first instance for further prosecution

Application title

Method and device for determining the link quality in an OFDM network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010507.20101013

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0158/07 (Substrat revêtu/AGC) of 7.10.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C03C 17/36

Application no.

99924598.8

Keywords

Requêtes principale et subsidiaires 1 et 2: activité inventive (non) - amélioration non prouvée - alternative évidente
Requête subsidiaire 3: activité inventive (oui) - problème technique à définir par rapport à l'état de la technique le plus proche - alternative non évidente

Application title

Substrat transparent revêtu d'une couche d'argent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015807.20101007

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 104 KB)
T 1221/07 () of 28.7.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

03007228.4

Keywords

Neuheit (verneint)

Application title

Desodorierende Zubereitungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122107.20100728

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 60 KB)
T 1324/07 () of 14.10.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

14.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07D 1/00

Application no.

98932026.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Anwendung und Verfahren zur Prüfung von Dokumenten mit beugungsoptisch wirksamen Sicherheitsschichten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132407.20101014

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 56 KB)
T 0005/08 (HIV probes/BIOMERIEUX) of 10.11.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/70

Application no.

98943872.6

Keywords

Main request - admissibility (yes); disclaimer (not allowable)
Auxiliary request - admissibility (no)

Application title

Nucleic acid sequences that can be used as primers and probes in the amplification and detection of all subtypes of HIV-1

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T000508.20101110

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0531/08 () of 28.7.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

03007229.2

Keywords

Neuheit (verneint)

Application title

Desodorierende Zubereitungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053108.20100728

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 266 KB)
T 0293/10 (NANBV/NOVARTIS) of 1.12.2010

Online on

06.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

1.12.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/51

Application no.

90302866.0

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

NANBV diagnostics and vaccines

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029310.20101201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
T 0838/07 () of 4.10.2010

Online on

04.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

4.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08B 30/14

Application no.

96920247.2

Keywords

Inventive step (main request): yes, non obvious combination
Late-filed document not admitted into the proceedings: no good reason justifying the late filing; document not prima facie relevant

Application title

Thermally-inhibited pregelatinized non-granular starches and flours and process for their production

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083807.20101004

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 114 KB)
T 1202/04 (Blood separation system/BAXTER) of 23.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 21/26

Application no.

98930151.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - general statements in the prior art do not provide incentive

Application title

Systems and methods for collecting diluted mononuclear cells

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120204.20101123

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0620/07 () of 18.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

02797671.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Component provisioning or issuance in a maintenance, repair or overhaul environment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062007.20101118

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0658/07 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04D 29/32

Application no.

98936166.2

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (Hauptantrag) - bejaht
Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag) - bejaht
Offenbarung von Maßen in Zeichnungen
Nichtzulassung eines Angebots zur Anfertigung weiterer Nachweise

Application title

Verdichterschaufel und Verwendung einer Verdichterschaufel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T065807.20101005

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0726/07 (Link status indicators/AT&T CORP) of 5.10.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30

Application no.

97928683.8

Keywords

Inventive step - making indicator icon active (no)
Inventive step - indicating status using a colour (no)

Application title

Internet access system and method with active link status indicators

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T072607.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1110/07 () of 30.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

01930487.2

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - after amendment

Application title

An improved method and system for conducting secure payments over a computer network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111007.20101130

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1677/07 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01L 51/30

Application no.

04090368.4

Keywords

Neuheit (nein) - Hauptantrag
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - Hilfsantrag

Application title

Verbesserung der Leitfähigkeit einer Polymerelektrode durch Aufbringen einer darunterliegenden Metallschicht

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T167707.20101116

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1959/07 (Régulation d'une propriété d'un produit/INEOS) of 30.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G05B 13/04

Application no.

02700244.3

Keywords

Activité inventive - non

Application title

Méthode de régulation d'une propriété d'un produit résultant d'une transformation chimique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T195907.20101130

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D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1962/07 () of 20.9.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

20.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08G 65/26

Application no.

01915290.9

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Gewicht des Beweismaterials
Aufrechterhaltung in geändertem Umfang

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Polyetherpolyolen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196207.20100920

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 98 KB)
T 0398/08 () of 6.10.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/0522

Application no.

01120646.3

Keywords

Novelty (main request): yes, product-by-product
Inventive step (main request): yes, non-obvious combination

Application title

A food containing a thermally-inhibited pregelatinized non-granular starch or flour

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039808.20101006

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 125 KB)
T 0405/08 () of 9.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

9.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 3/30

Application no.

01903845.4

Keywords

Disclosure - sufficiency (yes)
Availability of document (yes)
Novelty - main request (no)
Amendments - added subject-matter - auxiliary requests (yes)

Application title

A process for hard panning of chewable cores and cores produced by the process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040508.20101109

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1625/08 (Optical amplifier/FUJITSU) of 5.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

5.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04J 14/02

Application no.

98123445.3

Keywords

Intermediate generalization - added subject-matter (all requests - yes)

Application title

Optical amplifying apparatus and method for amplifying a light signal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162508.20101105

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1675/08 () of 12.10.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23K 26/00

Application no.

95302029.4

Keywords

Admittance of new requests - no

Application title

Process for preweakening an automative trim cover for an air bag deployment opening

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T167508.20101012

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2047/08 () of 23.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G01B 21/04

Application no.

05775333.7

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Procédé et dispositif de mesure tridimensionnelle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204708.20101123

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 80 KB)
T 2091/08 () of 17.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

17.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06K 9/68

Application no.

00126293.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no; all requests)

Application title

Device and method for detecting objects

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T209108.20101117

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0420/10 (Humane Proteine/ROCHE) of 29.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

29.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C12N 15/90

Application no.

98942591.3

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Herstellung humaner mutierter Proteine in humanen Zellen mittels homologer Rekombination

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T042010.20101129

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0550/10 (Chicorée/FLORIMOND) of 25.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 15/82

Application no.

97926061.9

Keywords

Mémoire de recours manquant

Application title

Génome végétal recombiné, comportant des gènes spécifiques des chicorées et une séquence nucléotidique conférant une stérilité mâle et son utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055010.20101125

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1083/10 (Protein tyrosine kinase/THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT) of 30.11.2010

Online on

03.12.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

30.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/12

Application no.

98966063.4

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

The protein tyrosine kinase substrate LAT and its uses in the identification of (ant)agonists of the kinase

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108310.20101130

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1171/06 (Objekt-orientierte Modellierung/BOSCH) of 3.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.5.06

Decision date

3.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 9/44

Application no.

01915011.9

Keywords

Verfahrensansprüche, beide Anträge: patentfähige Erfindungen (verneint) - gedankliche Tätigkeiten
Vorrichtungsansprüche, beide Anträge: erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Modellierung eines mechatronischen Systems in einem Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T117106.20101103

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1421/07 (Foremilking/DELAVAL) of 23.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

00302752.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Automatic milking

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T142107.20101123

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1698/07 () of 27.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

27.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/35

Application no.

04710166.2

Keywords

Inventive step - main, auxiliary request (no)

Application title

Method and device for detecting water vapor within natural gas

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T169807.20101027

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1983/07 () of 29.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

29.11.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B61B 12/02

Application no.

97410018.2

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Balancier d'une installation de transport à cable aérien

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198307.20101129

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0033/08 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 51/20

Application no.

99915901.5

Keywords

Clarity: yes
Added subject-matter: no
Novelty (claim 2): yes
Inventive step: no

Application title

Thin-walled plastics bottle, closure and bottling process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003308.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0186/08 () of 20.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 7/04

Application no.

00979627.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Simulator für ein nichthydraulisches Betätigungssystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018608.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1085/08 () of 11.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08J 3/20

Application no.

98951742.0

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Clarity (yes)
Novelty (yes)

Application title

Modified thermoplastic resin composition and method of producing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108508.20101111

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1156/08 () of 15.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60B 33/00

Application no.

00961108.8

Keywords

Inventive step (main and auxiliary request: no)

Application title

Caster

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115608.20101015

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1364/08 (Cellular proliferative disorders/ONCOLYTICS) of 10.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 35/76

Application no.

00974225.5

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - (yes)
Inventive step - (no)

Application title

Viruses for the treatment of cellular proliferative disorders

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T136408.20101110

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)
T 0029/09 () of 21.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

21.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 14/34

Application no.

04028515.7

Keywords

Allowability of amendments (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Remittal to department of first instance for further prosecution

Application title

A sputtering system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002909.20101021

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0065/09 () of 4.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

4.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66B 11/00

Application no.

98958137.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - nein
Zulassung später Anträge zum Verfahren - nein

Application title

Seil-Aufzug mit Treibscheibe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T006509.20101104

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0137/09 (Sulfonated polymers/AKZO) of 26.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/37

Application no.

01922764.4

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal (yes)
Referral to the Enlarged Board (no)
Admissibility of late filed auxiliary request 16 (no)
Extension of scope (all requests) - yes

Application title

Polymers that inhibit calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate scale in autodish applications

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013709.20101026

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0264/09 (Audio recording and reproducing system/SONY) of 26.10.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 11/08

Application no.

01111429.5

Keywords

Inventive step - main request and auxiliary requests I and II (no)
Remittal - auxiliary request III (yes)

Application title

Audio recording and reproducing system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T026409.20101026

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0959/09 (Structured benefit agent/UNILEVER) of 12.11.2010

Online on

02.12.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

12.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

04252957.8

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Personal product compositions comprising structured benefit agent pre-mix providing enhanced deposition of hydrophilic benefit agent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095909.20101112

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 75 KB)
T 0248/08 () of 18.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

18.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21F 11/00

Application no.

98957439.7

Keywords

Inventive step - yes

Application title

Method of making low density resilient webs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T024808.20101018

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0446/08 () of 4.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

4.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16J 15/08

Application no.

99109290.9

Keywords

Novelty (main request) - no
Late-filed documents - not admitted

Application title

Metal gasket with two half beads

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044608.20101004

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1083/08 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D21F 1/00

Application no.

01938066.6

Keywords

Klarheit (ja)
Unzulässige Erweiterung, Hauptantrag (ja), Hilfsantrag (nein)
Neuheit (ja)

Application title

Papiermaschinensieb

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108308.20101013

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1094/08 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41M 3/14

Application no.

01969698.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Datenträger, Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung und Stichtiefdruckplatte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109408.20100916

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1180/08 () of 8.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

8.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16M 11/10

Application no.

04015658.0

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung, erteilter Anspruch 1 (ja)
Zulässigkeit der Hilfsanträge (nein)

Application title

Haltekonsole mit schwenkbarer Halteplatte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T118008.20101008

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1425/08 () of 7.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04F 15/04
E04F 21/22
B27M 3/04

Application no.

02775631.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Flooring

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T142508.20101007

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 1483/08 () of 27.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

27.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60J 1/16

Application no.

99108351.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit (ja)
Ausführbarkeit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Schiebefenster für eine Kraftfahrzeugtür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148308.20101027

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 2337/08 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21B 37/28

Application no.

01119908.0

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (Hauptantrag) - nein
Zulässigkeit der Änderungen (Hilfsantrag) - nein

Application title

Mehrgrössen-Planheitsregelungssystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T233708.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0064/09 () of 11.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

11.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 26/03

Application no.

99122600.2

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Zurückverweisung - ja

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Messung von Prozessparametern eines Materialbearbeitungsprozesses

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T006409.20101011

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0762/09 () of 27.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

27.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/512

Application no.

01300812.3

Keywords

Main Request - sufficiency - no
Auxiliary Request 1 - novelty, inventive step - yes

Application title

Top sheet for disposable body fluids absorbent garment and method for making this topsheet

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076209.20101027

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1292/09 () of 22.10.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

22.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23K 1/00

Application no.

00951291.4

Keywords

Verspätet vorgebrachter Antrag (zugelassen)
Änderungen - Stütze in der ursprünglichen Offenbarung (bejaht)
Änderungen - Erweiterung des Schutzumfangs (verneint)
Neuheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - bekannter Bestandteil - neuer Verwendungszweck (verneint)

Application title

Polymerbeschichtete, granulierte enzymhaltige Futtermittelzusätze und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129209.20101022

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1821/09 () of 16.11.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23K 35/02

Application no.

02779069.0

Keywords

Claim 1 - scope of protection not supported by the description
Claim 1 - amendments - combination of features not originally disclosed

Application title

Product and method for low temperature fluxless brazing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182109.20101116

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0223/10 () of 11.11.2010

Online on

01.12.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 26/38

Application no.

05847514.6

Keywords

Neuheit - nach Änderung - ja

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Lochs und Vorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022310.20101111

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)

November 2010

T 0288/07 (Touchscreen for remote control of surgical devices/STORZ ENDOSKOP) of 20.10.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

03017795.0

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (after amendments)

Application title

Touchscreen controlling medical equipment from multiple manufacturers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T028807.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1260/07 (Vacuum pump/LELY) of 7.10.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/007

Application no.

03075778.5

Keywords

Insufficiency of disclosure

Application title

A device for automatically milking an animal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126007.20101007

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1693/07 () of 12.8.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 69/06

Application no.

98939419.2

Keywords

Inventive step - ex post facto analysis
Main request - allowable (yes)

Application title

Process for preparing polyamides

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T169307.20100812

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 93 KB)
T 1320/08 () of 17.9.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

17.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 21/045

Application no.

02015421.7

Keywords

Zulässigkeit (ja)
Neuheit (Hauptantrag: nein)
Klarheit (Hilfsantrag: nein)

Application title

Kniestütze für Kraftfahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132008.20100917

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 67 KB)
T 1443/08 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F02F 7/00

Application no.

02015271.6

Keywords

Bedeutung von Begriffen in Patentdokumenten
Neuheit (Hauptantrag, Hilfsanträge 1 bis 3) - verneint
Zulässigkeit in mündlicher Verhandlung eingereichter Hilfsanträge (4 und 5) - verneint

Application title

Kurbelgehäuse für eine Brennkraftmaschine, insbesondere mit zueinander geneigt angeordneten Zylinderreihen, vor allem V-Motor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144308.20100923

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1787/08 () of 10.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

10.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/22

Application no.

05713722.6

Keywords

Clarity (no; all requests)

Application title

Radio frequency identification tags with compensating elements

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178708.20101110

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 2029/08 (Cleansing bar/UNILEVER) of 4.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

4.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 17/00

Application no.

04804068.7

Keywords

Article 123(2): Yes
Clarity: yes
Sufficiency of disclosure: yes

Application title

Compositions and process for preparing cleansing bars comprising low levels of soluble surfactant for enhanced fragrance deposition/longevity

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T202908.20101104

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2281/08 () of 4.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

4.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16D 23/14

Application no.

02021935.8

Keywords

Allowability of amendments - yes
Admissibility of late-filed document - no
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Clutch release bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T228108.20101104

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2297/08 () of 5.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

5.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16D 23/14

Application no.

02021936.6

Keywords

Inventive step - main and third auxiliary request - no
Allowability of amendments - first and second auxiliary requests - no

Application title

Clutch release bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T229708.20101105

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0150/09 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

F04D 13/08

Application no.

99400093.3

Keywords

Arguments présentés tardivement - admissibles
Exposé oral d'un expert accompagnant le mandataire - critères énoncés dans G 04/95 remplis
Requête principale - extension inadmissible (oui)
Requête subsidiaire 1 - irrecevable : pas de reformatio in peius
Requêtes subsidiaires 2 et 3 - activité inventive (non)

Application title

Groupe motopompe submersible à dispositif de commande fixe sur l'enveloppe du moteur

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015009.20100923

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 48 KB)
T 2134/09 () of 22.10.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

22.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60K 28/02

Application no.

07009754.8

Keywords

Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit des einzigen Antrags - ja

Application title

Kraftfahrzeug umfassend wenigstens ein den Abstand zu einem vorausfahrenden Fahrzeug erfassendes Abstandswarnsystem, insbesondere ein Längsführungssystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T213409.20101022

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0234/10 (Prokaryotic expression/NEWCASTLE) of 25.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/75

Application no.

98917325.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Improved prokaryotic expression of protein

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T023410.20101125

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0893/10 () of 22.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

22.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/70

Application no.

04708393.6

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Transdermal Granisetron

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089310.20101122

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1031/10 () of 24.11.2010

Online on

30.11.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 5/055

Application no.

03790067.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Magnetic resonance imaging system and methods for the detection of brain iron deposits

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103110.20101124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0740/06 (Stücklistenorganisation/VOLKSWAGEN) of 17.11.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

17.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06Q 10/00

Application no.

97115525.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - verneint

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Kennzeichnungsdaten einer Mehrzahl von Komponenten eines Produktes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T074006.20101117

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0892/08 (Detergent granules/PROCTER) of 15.9.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 1/37

Application no.

99949767.0

Keywords

Inventive step: no - arbitrary selection among equally suggested alternatives

Application title

Detergent granules

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089208.20100915

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 1002/08 () of 5.8.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

5.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65B 61/20

Application no.

99830164.2

Keywords

Alleged effect - not to be considered (point 2.2.5)
selection of closest prior art (point 4.4)
Technical problem - provision of method for producing a product with particular specifications (point 7)
Inventive step - no (main and first auxiliary request) (points 10.4.1, 11)
Admissibility - no (second auxiliary request)

Application title

Method and equipment for fashioning packets of cigarettes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T100208.20100805

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 56 KB)
T 1629/08 (Keyboard/RESEARCH IN MOTION) of 21.9.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/00

Application no.

02787264.7

Keywords

Inventive step (yes - following amendment)

Application title

Handheld electronic device with keyboard

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162908.20100921

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1964/08 () of 27.10.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

27.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B07B 1/28

Application no.

00101869.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: nein

Application title

Taumelsiebmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196408.20101027

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1996/08 () of 11.10.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

11.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B05B 1/04

Application no.

98907069.3

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no

Application title

Spray nozzle arrangement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T199608.20101011

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1294/09 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B26D 5/00

Application no.

00928257.5

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)
Disclosure of document with respect to momentary position during operation (cf. points 2.7.1 - 2.7.3)
Particular momentary position relied upon of no particular importance - all momentary positions of equal importance

Application title

Automated product profiling apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129409.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1646/09 () of 24.11.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08J 3/12

Application no.

04006748.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von gut in Wasser redispergierbaren und mit Wasser benetzbaren Polymerisatpulvern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T164609.20101124

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1169/10 () of 18.11.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02C 7/02

Application no.

98119786.6

Keywords

Missing statement of the grounds of appeal

Application title

Progressive focal lens for eyeglasses

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116910.20101118

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1263/10 () of 25.11.2010

Online on

29.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

25.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 1/08

Application no.

04103165.9

Keywords

Appeal inadmissible - no written statement setting out the grounds of appeal

Application title

Air Conditioning hose

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126310.20101125

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1795/07 (Detergent with enzyme/PROCTER) of 28.9.2010

Online on

26.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/386

Application no.

95915032.7

Keywords

Inventive step (main request): no - arbitrary selections
Added subject-matter (all auxiliary requests): yes

Application title

Detergents containing a builder and a delayed release enzyme

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T179507.20100928

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1824/08 (Benzo(thio) pyran derivatives/SEMAFORE) of 16.11.2010

Online on

26.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

16.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 311/22

Application no.

04758869.4

Keywords

Fresh case - incorrect compound claims before examining division replaced by product by process claims - Examining Division should have allowed interlocutory revision

Application title

PI-3 kinase inhibitor prodrugs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182408.20101116

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
T 1497/10 (Asthma, Allergic, Inflammatory/WYETH) of 24.11.2010

Online on

26.11.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

24.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/11

Application no.

04717353.9

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating asthma or other allergic or inflammatory diseases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149710.20101124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1777/06 () of 20.10.2010

Online on

25.11.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

96927317.6

Keywords

Inventive step - non-obvious combination of known features

Application title

Clear cosmetic gel composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T177706.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1110/08 (Character decoration/SHARP) of 14.9.2010

Online on

25.11.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/725

Application no.

05003578.1

Keywords

Inventive step (main and auxiliary request) - no

Application title

Portable information apparatus, character display method and program product for implementing the method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111008.20100914

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0271/09 () of 26.10.2010

Online on

25.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 9/04

Application no.

01970734.8

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Carbon dioxide-hydrate product and method of manufacture thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T027109.20101026

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0609/07 () of 8.10.2010

Online on

24.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

8.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08J 3/24

Application no.

96300113.6

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes, main request)
Disclosure - sufficiency (no, first auxiliary request)
Novelty, inventive step (yes, second auxiliary request)

Application title

Chemically crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene for artificial human joints

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060907.20101008

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 109 KB)
T 1458/07 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

24.11.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A63F 13/12

Application no.

02765604.0

Keywords

Inventive step (main, 2nd and 3rd auxiliary request) - no
Admissibility late filed requests (1st, 3rd, 5th auxiliary request) - no

Application title

On-line game method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T145807.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0595/08 (Catalytic epoxidation of olefins/SHELL B.V.) of 8.6.2010

Online on

24.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 301/10

Application no.

03761993.9

Keywords

Novelty - (yes) - all features of the process not disclosed
Inventive step - (no) - alleged improvement not credibly shown - obvious alternative
Late-filed request - not accepted - not in reaction to a new argument

Application title

A method for the start-up of an epoxidation process, a catalyst and a process for the epoxidation of an olefin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059508.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 150 KB)
T 0314/06 () of 26.10.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/60

Application no.

03101619.9

Keywords

Subject-matter extending beyond the content of the earlier application as filed (yes)

Application title

Method and system for calibrating a printing device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031406.20101026

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0169/07 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/05

Application no.

00918918.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter - (no) - after amendment
Claims - clarity and support by description - (yes) - after amendment
Remittal for further prosecution (yes)

Application title

Segmentation Mechanism for a Block Encoder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016907.20100930

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 77 KB)
T 0793/07 () of 11.10.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

11.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03K 5/13

Application no.

01105577.9

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (no) - all requests

Application title

Synchronous delay circuit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079307.20101011

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0861/07 (Self-aligning peptides/PROTEIN SPECIALTIES) of 18.11.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

18.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/78

Application no.

97935396.8

Keywords

Main request: added subject-matter (no) - novelty (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Self-aligning peptides derived from elastin and other fibrous proteins

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086107.20101118

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 1268/07 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03L 7/08

Application no.

03019668.7

Keywords

Main, first and second auxiliary requests - novelty (no)

Application title

PLL clock generator circuit and clock generation method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126807.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1323/07 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H02G 15/007

Application no.

99108932.7

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung - nein (Hilfsantrag 2)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja (Hilfsantrag 2)

Application title

Kabeleinführung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132307.20100923

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1617/07 () of 15.10.2010

Online on

23.11.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07D 1/00

Application no.

98932023.9

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (bejaht)
Patent widerrufen

Application title

Aufbau von Sicherheitselementen für Dokumente und Vorrichtungen zur Prüfung von Dokumenten mit derartigen Sicherheitselementen sowie Verfahren zur Anwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T161707.20101015

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0617/08 () of 15.9.2010

Online on

22.11.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/22

Application no.

02025975.0

Keywords

Entscheidung trotz Nichterscheinen einer Beteiligten (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Temperaturgesteuertes Kraftstoffventil, insbesondere für einen kraftstoffbetriebenen Heizbrenner eines Fahrzeugheizsystems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061708.20100915

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0695/08 (Process for making a detergent component/PROCTER) of 15.10.2010

Online on

22.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/00

Application no.

00986672.4

Keywords

Inventive step: no - trivial modification

Application title

Process for making a detergent product

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069508.20101015

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1407/07 (Herstellung von Propylenoxid/EVONIK) of 27.9.2010

Online on

19.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07D 301/12

Application no.

00118709.5

Keywords

Ausreichende Offenbarung (ja) - fehlende Beschreibung im Patent kann durch das allgemeine Fachwissen ergänzt werden
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - nicht naheliegende Alternative

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Epoxiden aus Olefinen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140707.20100927

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0206/08 (Detergent with enzymes/PROCTER) of 8.9.2010

Online on

19.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/386

Application no.

97908958.8

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (main and first auxiliary request): no - large amount of experimental work needed
Sufficiency of disclosure (second auxiliary request): yes - reasonable number of trial and error experiments

Application title

Detergent compositions comprising proteases and improved amylases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020608.20100908

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 148 KB)
T 0491/08 (Improved immunogenicity/GOVERNMENT USA) of 21.10.2010

Online on

19.11.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

21.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 39/21

Application no.

01932792.3

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - main request and auxiliary requests 1-4 (no)

Application title

Improved immunogenicity using a combination of DNA and vaccinia virus vector vaccines

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T049108.20101021

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0195/09 (Scale inhibiting polymers/UNILEVER) of 8.10.2010

Online on

19.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

8.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/37

Application no.

01934020.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (main request): yes
Scope of protection extended (auxiliary request): yes

Application title

Mechanical warewashing compositions containing scale inhibiting polymers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T019509.20101008

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1329/07 () of 11.11.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 37/00

Application no.

03745649.8

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (no)

Application title

System and method for characterizing a sample by low-frequency spectra

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132907.20101111

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1553/07 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 13/74

Application no.

98116977.4

Keywords

Einspruch - Vorbenutzung - Zulässigkeit (bejaht)
Nicht-Berücksichtigung von Argumenten - Verfahrensfehler (verneint)
Entscheidungsbegründung (nein)
Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (ja)
Rückerstattung der Beschwerdegebühr (bejaht)
Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz

Application title

Speicherbremse für ein Fahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155307.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 63 KB)
T 1615/07 () of 1.10.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

1.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04N 7/15

Application no.

02015872.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren und Endeinrichtung zur Mehrpunktkommunikation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T161507.20101001

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
T 2033/07 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/00

Application no.

00975641.2

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Novelty and inventive step (yes - amended claims)

Application title

Article irradiation system in which article transporting conveyor is closely encompassed by shielding material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T203307.20101013

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 64 KB)
T 0879/08 (Process for preparing 4-aminodiphenylamines/FLEXSYS) of 2.3.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 209/36

Application no.

99923094.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - unexpected improvement, fair comparison

Application title

Process for preparing 4-aminodiphenylamines

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087908.20100302

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 2291/08 () of 8.11.2010

Online on

18.11.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

8.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22D 11/06

Application no.

98929636.3

Keywords

Introduction of a new ground of opposition by the opposition division - substantial procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Continuous casting process for producing low carbon steel strips and strips so obtainable with good as cast mechanical properties

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T229108.20101108

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1585/05 () of 17.11.2010

Online on

17.11.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

17.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

95943164.4

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Late filed requests

Application title

Antiperspirant compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158505.20101117

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0871/07 (Pigment dispersion/SILBERLINE) of 11.11.2010

Online on

17.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

11.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 17/00

Application no.

98400389.7

Keywords

Party's announcement that it will not be represented at oral proceedings - Equivalent to withdrawal of request for oral proceedings
Amended claims of both requests - Extension of subject-matter beyond content of application as filed

Application title

Lamellar pigment particle dispersion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087107.20101111

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1573/08 () of 19.10.2010

Online on

17.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

19.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16C 33/49

Application no.

00917462.4

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (main and first auxiliary request - no)
Inventive step (second auxiliary request - yes)

Application title

Cage for double row roller bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T157308.20101019

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 78 KB)
T 1702/07 () of 28.10.2010

Online on

16.11.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

28.10.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

F25J 3/04

Application no.

00401767.9

Keywords

Requête principale - extension de l'objet de la demande (oui)
Recevabilité des requêtes auxiliaires (oui)

Application title

Procédé et installation de séparation d'un mélange gazeux par distillation cryogénique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170207.20101028

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0319/09 () of 5.11.2010

Online on

16.11.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

5.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B66F 9/22

Application no.

04004513.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Method of operating a hydraulic system for wheeled loader

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031909.20101105

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1792/06 (Multimedia message forwarding/LG) of 3.9.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

3.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 12/58

Application no.

03027818.8

Keywords

Inventive step - Main and auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for forwarding multimedia message

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T179206.20100903

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0047/07 (N-3 Fatty acids in heart failure therapy/PFIZER) of 12.10.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61P 9/00

Application no.

02715455.8

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (yes)
Claimed subject-matter not individualised
Auxiliary request II - added subject-matter (yes)
Feature in one example not generalisable
Auxiliary requests I, III and IV - novelty - new use of known substance (no)

Application title

Essential N-3 fatty acids in cardiac insufficiency and heart failure therapy

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004707.20101012

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0917/07 () of 11.10.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

11.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61G 13/02

Application no.

98120459.7

Keywords

Neuer Einspruchsgrund (nicht eingeführt)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Zusatzmodul für einen Operationstisch

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T091707.20101011

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1039/07 (Sensors/MEDTRONIC) of 20.10.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/00

Application no.

96941438.2

Keywords

Ground for opposition not covered by the statement of grounds and not agreed for consideration by patentee: introduction into the appeal proceedings (no)
Main and auxiliary requests: inventive step (no)

Application title

Detection of biological molecules using chemical amplification and optical sensors

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103907.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0032/08 () of 15.10.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F25J 3/04

Application no.

00201097.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)
Obvious error (no)

Application title

Integrated air separation plant and power generation system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003208.20101015

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0668/09 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

15.11.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/534

Application no.

00127842.3

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests 1 to 3: novelty - claim 22 - no
Auxiliary request 4 - late filed and not clearly allowable - not admitted
Auxiliary request 5 - claims 1 and 13: clear and originally filed and sufficiently disclosed; claims 1 and 21: novel and involving an inventive step

Application title

Absorbent article with multiple high absorbency zones

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T066809.20101013

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 54 KB)
T 1931/07 (Coated rotogravure papers/MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.) of 22.9.2010

Online on

12.11.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

22.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21H 19/38

Application no.

98921076.0

Keywords

Extension of protection conferred - main request (yes)
Extension beyond original disclosure - first auxiliary request (yes)
New objection in oral proceedings in absence of a party
Prohibition of reformatio in peius
Apportionment of costs (no)

Application title

Aragonitic precipitated calcium carbonate pigment for coating rotogravure printing papers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193107.20100922

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0814/08 (Ceramic-metal composite/ALCAN INT LTD) of 16.9.2010

Online on

12.11.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C04B 41/88

Application no.

02766076.0

Keywords

Novelty (main request): yes
Inventive step (main request) - evidence for the effect (yes) - effect indicated in prior art - obvious solution
Auxiliary request (allowable) - method claims (not opposed) - board bound by opponent's statement under Rule 55(c) EPC

Application title

Boron containing ceramic-aluminum metal composite and method to form the composite

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T081408.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 90 KB)
T 1442/09 () of 3.11.2010

Online on

12.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

3.11.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 4/12

Application no.

04252349.8

Keywords

Decision on the state of of file: reasoned (no)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Method for preparing and ultrasonically testing a thermal-spray coated article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144209.20101103

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0951/10 () of 29.10.2010

Online on

12.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

29.10.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 8/87

Application no.

05291359.7

Keywords

Motifs de recours non déposés

Application title

Composition capillaire pressurisée comprenant au moins un polymère filmogène élastomère

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095110.20101029

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0347/06 () of 6.10.2010

Online on

11.11.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 9/01

Application no.

99954353.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)
Extension of scope of protection (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Apparatus for determining and ablating the corneal tissue volume for correcting visual ametropia

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034706.20101006

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1575/06 (Mapping keys of a keypad to display regions/ACK VENTURES) of 26.8.2010

Online on

11.11.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

26.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 3/023

Application no.

01913046.7

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description (yes - after amendment)
Extension of subject-matter" (no - after amendment)
Inventive step (yes - after amendment)
Remittal for further prosecution (yes)

Application title

Graphical layout for mapping keys of a keypad to display regions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T157506.20100826

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0009/08 (Polymeric fluorescent substance/SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY) of 1.10.2010

Online on

11.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

1.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09K 11/06

Application no.

01302966.5

Keywords

Inventive step: findings in decision under appeal - based on fresh document
Right to be heard: violated (yes)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Remittal to first instance

Application title

Polymeric fluorescent substance, production method thereof, and polymer light-emitting device using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T000908.20101001

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0090/08 () of 6.7.2010

Online on

10.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22F 1/057

Application no.

99963330.8

Keywords

Late-filed documents (admitted in part)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Damage tolerant aluminium alloy product and method of its manufacture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T009008.20100706

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 141 KB)
T 0372/09 () of 26.10.2010

Online on

10.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

26.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16B 39/282

Application no.

01116818.4

Keywords

-

Application title

Verdreh- und auspresssicher in ein Blech einpressbares Befestigungselement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T037209.20101026

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D

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Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0943/10 () of 29.10.2010

Online on

10.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

29.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61L 2/00

Application no.

08019210.7

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Pankreatin und Verfahren zur Verringerung der viralen und mikrobiellen Belastung von Pankreatin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094310.20101029

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1714/06 (Parallel make/SAP AG) of 17.9.2010

Online on

08.11.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

17.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 9/44
G06F 9/46

Application no.

02002801.5

Keywords

Novelty (all requests): no

Application title

Method and apparatus for parallel distributed compilation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171406.20100917

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 1418/07 (Credit filter/REUTERS) of 24.9.2010

Online on

08.11.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

24.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

97926197.1

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no

Application title

Distributed matching system for displaying a book of credit filtered bids and offers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T141807.20100924

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0888/08 (Verwendung von Herbizid-Kombinationen/BAYER CROPSCIENCE) of 3.8.2010

Online on

08.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01N 57/20

Application no.

99941559.9

Keywords

Hauptantrag - (nicht gewährbar) - Ausdruck "einen synergistisch wirksamen Gehalt" nicht klar
Erster Hilfsantrag - Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Herbizide Mittel für tolerante oder resistente Getreidekulturen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088808.20100803

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C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0185/09 () of 10.9.2010

Online on

08.11.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16D 3/68

Application no.

03025855.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - verneint

Application title

Elastische Kupplung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018509.20100910

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
R 0002/10 (Überprüfungsantrag - offensichtlich unzulässig) of 3.11.2010

Online on

05.11.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

3.11.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A44C 5/20

Application no.

01113966.4

Keywords

-

Application title

Verschluss

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000210.20101103

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B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 113 KB)
T 0192/07 () of 7.6.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

7.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08L 23/10

Application no.

96945824.9

Keywords

Zulässige Beschwerde (bejaht)
Einspruchsgründe - unzureichende Offenbarung (verneint)
Entscheidung über die Beschwerde - Zurückverweisung (bejaht)

Application title

Mehrlagenfolie, Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung und ihre Verwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T019207.20100607

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 115 KB)
T 0837/07 (Diagnostic primers/INFECTIO) of 6.10.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

95931109.3

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (yes)
First auxiliary request - clarity (no)
Second auxiliary request - support by the description (no)
Request at oral proceedings to file a new auxiliary request (not allowed)

Application title

Specific and universal amplification primers to rapidly detect and identify common bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes from clinical specimens for routine diagnosis in microbiology laboratories

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083707.20101006

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1666/07 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08L 23/10

Application no.

02292470.8

Keywords

Clarté (requête principale) : non - définition de paramètre
Nouveauté (requête subsidiaire 1) : oui - produit-par-procédé effectivement caractérisé par le procédé
Activité inventive (requête subsidiaire 1) : non - problème non résolu sur toute l'étendue des revendications - reformulation - alternative évidente
Modifications - extension de l'objet (requête subsidiaire 2) : oui

Application title

Composition à base de polypropylène isotactique obtenu par catalyse métallocène et de polypropylène isotactique obtenu par catalyse Ziegler-Natta, greffé

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T166607.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 58 KB)
T 1728/07 (Florfenicol synthesis/SCHERING) of 11.10.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

11.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 263/28

Application no.

97938263.7

Keywords

Correction of error in formula (allowable)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes), one-pot reaction
Inventive step (yes), non-obvious combination of features in satisfactory yields
Remittal for adaptation of the description

Application title

Process for preparing intermediates to florfenicol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T172807.20101011

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 130 KB)
T 0367/08 (Lichtschutzmittel/BEIERSDORF) of 2.9.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

2.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/42

Application no.

98114030.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - naheliegende, weitere Lichtschutzzubereitungen

Application title

Verwendung von röntgenamorphen Oxiden zur Verstärkung des Lichtschutzfaktors und/oder der UV-A-Schutzleistung kosmetischer oder dermatologischer Lichtschutzmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036708.20100902

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0397/08 () of 24.9.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

24.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23K 1/18

Application no.

99934862.6

Keywords

Added subject-matter - no
Novelty - yes, after amemdment
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Animal food composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039708.20100924

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 0635/08 () of 5.8.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

5.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09J 7/02

Application no.

99303539.3

Keywords

Method for treatment of the human or animal body by therapy or surgery (no)
Novelty, Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for adhering substrates using adhesive devices containing silicone gels

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063508.20100805

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1624/08 () of 7.9.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 51/56

Application no.

01304872.3

Keywords

Inventive step (no): improvement (yes) - solution already in prior art

Application title

Production of mixed acid anhydride and amine compound

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162408.20100907

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1005/09 () of 12.10.2010

Online on

04.11.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/304

Application no.

03767838.0

Keywords

All requests: clarity (no)
Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Mineral balance product and method for its production

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T100509.20101012

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0827/07 () of 9.9.2010

Online on

03.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03L 7/23

Application no.

96308327.4

Keywords

Inventive step - no (main request and first auxiliary request)
Admissibility of late-filed second auxiliary request - no

Application title

Semiconductor integrated circuit operable as a phase-locked loop

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082707.20100909

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 120 KB)
T 1524/07 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

03.11.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03L 1/00

Application no.

03809199.7

Keywords

Main and first and second auxiliary requests - novelty (no)
Third and fourth auxiliary requests - inadmissible extension (yes)
Fifth auxiliary request - not supported by description (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee - (no)

Application title

Improved phase locked loop

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152407.20100921

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 2263/08 () of 19.10.2010

Online on

03.11.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

19.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B22D 11/055

Application no.

03727263.0

Keywords

Hauptantrag und 1. Hilfsantrag - Neuheit (verneint)
2. Hilfsantrag - Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Anpassung des Wärmeüberganges bei Stranggiesskokillen, insbesondere im Giessspiegelbereich

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T226308.20101019

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1521/09 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

03.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 14/26

Application no.

05016364.1

Keywords

Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz als Hauptantrag (abgelehnt)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Haupt- und Hilfsantrag - nein)

Application title

Verdampfervorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152109.20101013

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 40 KB)
R 0015/09 (Schwerwiegender Verstoß gegen Art. 113 EPÜ/GLAS PLATZ) of 5.7.2010

Online on

02.11.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

5.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01B 5/14

Application no.

98937547.2

Keywords

-

Application title

Elektrische Vorrichtung, elektrisches Gerät bzw. Beleuchtungsvorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001509.20100705

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 154 KB)
T 0520/05 () of 10.2.2010

Online on

02.11.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

10.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 23/50

Application no.

95943625.4

Keywords

Novelty (no) (main request)
Inventive step (no) - obvious combination of known features (all auxiliary requests)

Application title

Silver catalyst preparation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052005.20100210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 97 KB)
T 1049/07 (Boron-free fibers/JOHNS MANVILLE) of 22.9.2010

Online on

02.11.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

22.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C03C 3/087

Application no.

00115379.0

Keywords

Extension of scope of protection: No
Inventive step: Yes

Application title

Boron-free glass composition and filtration media

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T104907.20100922

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 89 KB)
T 1532/09 () of 7.10.2010

Online on

02.11.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 15/00

Application no.

01122359.1

Keywords

Novelty (all requests - yes)
Inventive step (all requests - no)
Apportionment of costs (no)

Application title

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T153209.20101007

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 59 KB)
T 1782/08 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

01.11.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F41J 1/14
F41J 7/00

Application no.

97115665.8

Keywords

Priorität ungültig (die beanspruchte Merkmalkombination ist dem Prioritätsdokument nicht zu entnehmen)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit hinsichtlich des Prioritätsdokuments, das Stand der Technik nach Art. 54(2) EPÜ ist (verneint)

Application title

Vorrichtung zum Auffangen von Geschossen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178208.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)

October 2010

T 1097/07 () of 22.10.2010

Online on

28.10.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

22.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

00105303.2

Keywords

Beteiligte am Beschwerdeverfahren - Zurücknahme des Einspruchs
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Zweistufiges Verfahren zur Konditionierung von Haaren und zum Erhalten der Frisur

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109707.20101022

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1586/07 () of 12.10.2010

Online on

28.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

12.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/768

Application no.

99123516.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no) - main and first auxiliary request
Novelty (no) - second auxiliary request

Application title

Process for fabricating semiconductor device improved in step coverage without sacrifice of reliability of lower aluminium line

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158607.20101012

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1847/07 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

28.10.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

98120655.0

Keywords

Neuheit - neue Verwendung eines bekannten Stoffes (bejaht)
Entscheidung über die Beschwerde - Zurückverweisung (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hauptantrag und 1. Hilfsantrag (verneint), 2. Hilfsantrag (bejaht)

Application title

Mittel zur Erhöhung der Formbarkeit und des Glanzes von Haaren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T184707.20100923

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 66 KB)
T 0346/08 () of 25.10.2010

Online on

28.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

25.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07G 1/14

Application no.

05075146.0

Keywords

Inventive step - main request (yes)

Application title

Vending control apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034608.20101025

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 2041/07 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16P 3/14

Application no.

02021518.2

Keywords

Neuheit, Hauptantrag (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit, Hauptantrag (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Steuern einer sicherheitsrelevanten Funktion einer Maschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204107.20100921

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0322/08 () of 11.8.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 45/72

Application no.

02747130.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Haupt- und Hilfsantrag 1 (nein)
Zulassung eines in der mündlichen Verhandlung vorgelegten neuen Hilfsantrags (nein)

Application title

Vorrichtung für das chargenweise Herstellen von Vorformlingen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T032208.20100811

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0530/08 (Composition de teinture/L'OREAL) of 14.9.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

99934801.4

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui) - essais comparatifs probants - amélioration surprenante au regard de l'état de la technique

Application title

Composition de teinture pour fibres kératiniques avec un colorant direct cationique et un agent tensio-actif anionique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053008.20100914

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 2 MB)
T 0754/08 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16B 31/04

Application no.

01106856.6

Keywords

Oral submissions by a former patent attorney (allowed)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Fluid operated tool for elongating and relaxing a threaded connector

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T075408.20100921

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 2199/08 () of 10.8.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 45/72

Application no.

02004846.8

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hauptantrag und Hilfsantrag 1, nein
Unzulässige Erweiterung - Hilfsantrag 1, nein
Zulässigkeit der verspätet vorgelegten Hilfsanträge 2 und 3, nein

Application title

Verfahren sowie Vorrichtung zur chargenweisen Nachkühlung von hülsenförmigen Spritzgiessteilen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T219908.20100810

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0155/09 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21B 45/02

Application no.

00907970.8

Keywords

Late-filed document (not admitted)

Application title

Rolling oil supplying method for cold rolling

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015509.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 70 KB)
T 0201/10 (Human insulin/FERRING INT.) of 20.10.2010

Online on

27.10.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/28

Application no.

95907193.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Generation of human insulin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020110.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0057/07 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

26.10.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

97400833.6

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Compositions cosmétiques détergentes à usage capillaire et utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T005707.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0629/07 (Detection of loss of p53/THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY) of 15.9.2010

Online on

25.10.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

90301817.4

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Detection of loss of the wild-type p53 gene

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062907.20100915

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 62 KB)
T 1151/07 (Fast disintegrating tablets/DAINIPPON SUMITOMO PHARMA) of 14.9.2010

Online on

25.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 47/36

Application no.

00902958.8

Keywords

Main request: Inventive step (no) obvious solution
Auxiliary requests (not allowable): unallowable generalisation from one example

Application title

Tablets quickly disintegrated in the oral cavity

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115107.20100914

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 0041/09 (Inadmissible language of appeal) of 14.9.2010

Online on

25.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 47/08

Application no.

01500089.6

Keywords

Notice of appeal - inadmissible language
Translation - not a notice of appeal
Re-establishment of rights - (no)

Application title

Container for food bulk products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004109.20100914

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0735/10 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

25.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/663

Application no.

03813545.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

High dose inandronate formulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073510.20101013

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0152/07 () of 15.10.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.5.06

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

99908851.1

Keywords

Basis of decisions - opportunity to comment (yes)
Late filed response to appeal admitted
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Method, arrangement and apparatus for authentication through a communications network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015207.20101015

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0913/07 (Melamine production/DSM) of 4.10.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

4.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 251/60

Application no.

97930895.4

Keywords

Main request - novelty (yes) - process step neither explicitly nor implicitly disclosed
Remittal to the department of first instance

Application title

Method for the preparation of melamine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T091307.20101004

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1289/07 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 9/31

Application no.

04007841.2

Keywords

Main request: Inventive step - no
Auxiliary request: Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Cooling fan for a liquid crystal projector

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128907.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0296/08 () of 13.10.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

13.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01C 21/16

Application no.

05027955.3

Keywords

Amended claims of the present divisional application do not extend beyond the content of the earlier application (parent application)
Subject-matter of independent claims include all essential features

Application title

Coning compensation in strapdown inertial navigation systems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029608.20101013

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 78 KB)
T 0460/08 () of 10.8.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23L 1/314

Application no.

00910861.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Umrötungsmischung für Fleischerzeugnisse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T046008.20100810

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0588/08 (Dual resonance antenna apparatus/MURATA) of 18.10.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

18.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04B 1/18

Application no.

02786142.6

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (after amendment)

Application title

Dual resonance antenna apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T058808.20101018

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1718/08 () of 18.10.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

18.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01J 3/26

Application no.

04715878.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Substrat mit einem Fabry-Perot-Filter und Verfahren zum Aufbringen des Filters auf das Substrat

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171808.20101018

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 2342/08 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

22.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21B 1/46

Application no.

01971704.0

Keywords

Anforderungen an eine Beschwerdebegründung - nicht erfüllt
Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde - nein

Application title

Giesswalzanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T234208.20100923

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0069/08 () of 7.10.2010

Online on

21.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

7.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B66F 9/22

Application no.

01304608.1

Keywords

Claim 1 - Article 123(2) - requirement not fulfilled

Application title

Hydraulic system for wheeled loader

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T006908.20101007

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0807/08 () of 20.10.2010

Online on

21.10.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

20.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08K 3/36

Application no.

01107870.6

Keywords

Novelty - yes - features not disclosed in combination
Inventive step - (yes)

Application title

Rubber composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080708.20101020

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 215 KB)
T 1979/08 () of 24.9.2010

Online on

21.10.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

24.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04G 1/00

Application no.

02726331.8

Keywords

Document referred to for the first time in appeal proceedings during oral proceedings before the Board - not admitted (point 3 of reasons)
Article 84 - description not in agreement with claims (main request)
Removal of brackets in claim is not contrary to doctrine of reformatio in peius (point 5 of reasons)
Inventive step (yes) - definition of an objective problem starting from closest prior art

Application title

Rolling platform

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T197908.20100924

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0151/09 () of 14.9.2010

Online on

21.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01K 1/12

Application no.

03744828.9

Keywords

Hauptantrag und Hilfsantrag - Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Zurückverweisung zur weiteren Entscheidung (nein)

Application title

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Melkanlage sowie Melkanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015109.20100914

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0344/10 (Unzulässigkeit der Beschwerde mangels Einreichung einer … of 30.9.2010

Online on

21.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23B 27/08

Application no.

02782421.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Schneidvorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034410.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1347/07 () of 10.8.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H02K 11/04

Application no.

98905360.8

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Einspruchs - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein (Hauptantrag), ja (Hilfsantrag 1)

Application title

Elektromotor mit vorgeschaltetem Frequenzumrichter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T134707.20100810

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 49 KB)
T 1970/07 (Raloxifene L-lactate/FARMACEUTISK FABRIK) of 10.9.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 409/12

Application no.

03747847.6

Keywords

Sole request:
- requirements of Article 123(2), 82, 83 and 84 EPC fulfilled
- novelty (yes) - specific configuration not disclosed
- remittal to the first instance for further prosecution

Application title

Novel raloxifene acid addition salts and/or solvates thereof, improved method for purification of said raloxifene acid addition salts and/or solvates thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T197007.20100910

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 75 KB)
T 1994/07 (Bone growth-promoting compositions/GENETICS INSTITUTE) of 9.9.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 27/22

Application no.

00970914.8

Keywords

All requests: Inventive step (no): improvement not credible in the absence of evidence - obvious alternative

Application title

Formulations of hyaluronic acid for delivery of osteogenic proteins

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T199407.20100909

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0608/08 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 1/12

Application no.

99104487.6

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag VIII: nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hilfanträge II, III - VII, IX - XI: nein)
Unzulässige Erweiterung (Hilfantrag I: ja)
Klarheit (Hilfantrag I: nein)
Zulässigkeit (Hilfsantrag XII: nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)
Vorlage an die Große Beschwerdekammer (nein)

Application title

Aussenrückspiegel für Fahrzeuge, vorzugsweise für Kraftfahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060808.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 99 KB)
T 1536/08 () of 12.8.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F04B 1/00

Application no.

01903796.9

Keywords

Evidence provided in photocopies not in the original printed version
Decision refusing for this reason to take this evidence into account, despite an offer made in the notice of opposition to provide the original printed version
Apportionment of costs (no)
Violation of the right to be heard
Remittal of the case to the first instance without comment as to its merits
Reimbursement of appeal fee

Application title

Cam device for removing and tilting the front plate in a vertical mold casting machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T153608.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1621/08 (Sanitizing and cleaning compositions/ECOLAB) of 17.9.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

17.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/00

Application no.

02784458.8

Keywords

Admissiblity of new documents and experimental evidence submitted with the statement of grounds of appeal: yes
Inventive step (all requests): no - experimental evidence that the alleged technical problem is not solved throughout the whole extent of claim 1

Application title

Acid sanitizing and cleaning compositions containing protonated carboxylic acids

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162108.20100917

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 64 KB)
T 0146/09 () of 10.8.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

01918043.9

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

A device for supporting a milking member

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014609.20100810

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 119 KB)
T 0183/09 () of 9.9.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47K 10/36

Application no.

02250907.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no) (main, 1st auxiliary request)
Late filed requests - admitted (no) (auxiliary requests 2-4)

Application title

Paper towel dispenser

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018309.20100909

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0219/09 () of 27.9.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A63C 11/22

Application no.

01100891.9

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes) (all requests)

Application title

Stick with shock-absorber

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T021909.20100927

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0785/09 () of 12.8.2010

Online on

20.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F02M 65/00

Application no.

01303830.2

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request - filed during oral proceedings - not admitted

Application title

Arrangement for locating fuel leakage in connection with a combustion engine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T078509.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0272/07 (Electrodeposition/NIPPON PAINT) of 16.9.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C25D 13/00

Application no.

97932983.6

Keywords

Main request: extension beyond the content of the application as filed (yes)
All requests: sufficient disclosure of the invention (no) - undue burden in carrying out the invention throughout the whole area claimed - research programm

Application title

Cationic electrodeposition process and coating composition for cationic electrodeposition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T027207.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0457/07 (mGluR5 antagonists/NOVARTIS AG) of 10.9.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/44

Application no.

99948905.7

Keywords

All requests: inventive step (no): obvious alternative

Application title

mGluR5 antagonists for the treatment of pain and anxiety

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T045707.20100910

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1989/07 () of 28.7.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B60C 9/22

Application no.

00114211.6

Keywords

Modifications - extension de l'objet de la demande (non)

Application title

Pneumatique à performance de bruit de roulement améliorée

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198907.20100728

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0907/08 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01D 5/245

Application no.

95120185.4

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Incremental encoder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T090708.20100928

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1065/08 (Berechtigungsprüfung anhand eines öffentlichen Schlüssels/BOSCH) of 17.8.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

17.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

02737763.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein (Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge)

Application title

Verfahren zur Authentifizierung eines Anwenders bei einem Zugang zu einem softwarebasierten System über ein Zugangsmedium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T106508.20100817

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 51 KB)
T 2103/09 (MVA virus/BAVARIAN NORDIC) of 15.10.2010

Online on

19.10.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

15.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/40

Application no.

97943887.6

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation (yes) - applicants' last submissions not taken into consideration in the Reasons
Remittal to the first instance (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Recombinant MVA virus expressing dengue virus antigens, and the use thereof in vaccines

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T210309.20101015

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1343/06 (Schaumprodukt zur Haarbehandlung/WELLA AG) of 16.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/11

Application no.

03008416.4

Keywords

Änderungen (zulässig)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja): wegweisende Lehre im Stand der Technik

Application title

Aerosolschaum- oder Pumpschaumprodukt zur Haarbehandlung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T134306.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1196/07 (Remote programming of a peristaltic pump/CURLIN) of 16.7.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

16.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

03771777.4

Keywords

Inventive step - no (main and auxiliary request)

Application title

System and method for remotely operating a peristaltic pump

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T119607.20100716

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0105/08 (Two different modes for transmitting discard information/LG) of 8.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 29/08

Application no.

01122369.0

Keywords

Validity of the claimed priorities - no (after amendment)
Introduction on the board's own motion of prior art published in the priority interval
Remittal to the department of first instance for further prosecution

Application title

Method for transmitting data from RLC layer in radio communication system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010508.20100908

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1692/08 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16D 65/21

Application no.

02740501.8

Keywords

Klarheit (bejaht)
Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Zuspanneinrichtung für eine Bremse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T169208.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1723/08 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B25F 3/00

Application no.

02015914.1

Keywords

Clarity (no) - (main request, remaining auxiliary requests 2 and 3)
Late-filed auxiliary request 4: not admitted

Application title

Power tool

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T172308.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2134/08 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B25F 3/00

Application no.

99310263.1

Keywords

Amendments: not allowable (main request)
Late-filed auxiliary request: not admitted

Application title

Power tool

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T213408.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1131/10 () of 24.9.2010

Online on

18.10.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

24.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/24

Application no.

07115433.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Active antenna capable of wireless signal transmission and reception and mobile communication terminal having the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113110.20100924

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 90 KB)
T 1253/06 (Stabilized preparation/NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS) of 12.8.2010

Online on

15.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/00

Application no.

98954933.2

Keywords

Added matter - no: basis in the description as filed
Novelty - yes - undisclosed feature
Inventive steps - yes - non obvious alternative

Application title

Stabilized preparations for use in nebulizers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125306.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1435/06 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

15.10.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61C 5/00

Application no.

00935390.5

Keywords

Novelty (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for filling a dental root canal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143506.20100921

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0351/08 () of 8.9.2010

Online on

15.10.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01J 3/46

Application no.

96307246.7

Keywords

Inventive step - claims 1, 5 (yes)

Application title

A method and system for formulating a color match

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035108.20100908

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 80 KB)
T 1315/09 () of 6.10.2010

Online on

15.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16B 2/00

Application no.

04003265.8

Keywords

Klarheit des geänderten Anspruchs 1 - nein

Application title

Verbindungselement zur kraftschlüssigen Verbindung von Bauteilen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131509.20101006

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1034/10 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

15.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 5/06

Application no.

05739572.5

Keywords

Interlocutory revision: should have been granted

Application title

Flat folded waterproof cartons with folds and a fastener with hooks and more accessories

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103410.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 18 KB)
T 0475/07 (Arylmetallverbindungen/MERCK) of 8.9.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07F 5/02

Application no.

99124079.7

Keywords

Fristgerechtes Nachreichen von Vollmacht, Name und Anschrift der Beschwerdeführer - Beschwerde I gilt als eingelegt und zulässig
Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1-3: Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Hilfsantrag 4: nicht zugelassen
Kostenentscheidung: fester Betrag angeordnet

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung Arylmetallverbindungen und deren Umsetzung mit Elektrophilen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T047507.20100908

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0482/07 () of 25.8.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

25.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 23/04

Application no.

00935303.8

Keywords

Clarity (Main Request; Auxiliary Requests I and III): no; subject-matter claimed not unambigously defined
Amendments: extended subject-matter (Auxiliary request II): yes; new combination of features not directly and unambiguously disclosed in the application as filed

Application title

Injection moulding

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048207.20100825

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1054/07 () of 15.9.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61B 5/15

Application no.

00117504.1

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Zulässigkeit von Änderungen (ja)

Application title

Blutlanzettenvorrichtung zur Entnahme von Blut für Diagnosezwecke

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105407.20100915

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1634/07 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60K 31/00

Application no.

03016670.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit, Hauptantrag (nein)
Hilfsantrag - Zulässigkeit (nein)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Steuerung der Bremsen eines Nutzfahrzeugs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163407.20100624

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 2160/08 () of 6.10.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

6.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 29/064

Application no.

05022597.8

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter as regards parent application as filed (no), as regards divisional application as filed (no)

Application title

Catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T216008.20101006

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 0824/09 (Dishwashing compositions/PROCTER) of 6.8.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

6.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 1/72

Application no.

00908588.7

Keywords

Extension beyond the application as filed (yes)"

Application title

Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising selected nonionic surfactants

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082409.20100806

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1381/10 (Inhalative Lösungsformulierung/ROEHRINGER) of 8.10.2010

Online on

14.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

8.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 31/46

Application no.

01992710.2

Keywords

Fehlende Begründung

Application title

Inhalative Lösungsformulierung mit einem Tiotropiumsalz

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T138110.20101008

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1708/06 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G03F 9/00

Application no.

03078743.6

Keywords

Inventive step - auxiliary request (yes)
Added subject-matter - main request
Double patenting (no)

Application title

Apparatus and method for scanning exposure

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170806.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0511/07 (Mobile communication terminal/NOKIA) of 4.5.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/725

Application no.

00916968.1

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation (no)
Admissibility of the sole request (no)
Absence of appellant at oral proceedings

Application title

Mobile communication terminal handling messages including graphics

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051107.20100504

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1478/07 (Multimodal polyethylene/BOREALIS TECHNOLOGY OY) of 19.2.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 123/04

Application no.

96922070.6

Keywords

Main request - auxiliary requests 1, 2, 2A, 3-5, 7-11: admissibility (yes)
Auxiliary request 6 - admissibility (no) - change of subject-matter
Main request, auxiliary requests 1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5 - objectionable under Article 100(c) EPC (yes)
Auxiliary request 7 - inventive step (no) - obvious alternative
Auxiliary requests 8-11 - conciseness - clarity (no)

Application title

Coating composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147807.20100219

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 169 KB)
T 1440/08 () of 5.8.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

5.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16F 15/131

Application no.

05005229.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit Hauptantrag - verneint
Klarheit - Hilfsantrag 1 - verneint
Erfinderische Tätigkeit Hilfsantrag 2 - bejaht

Application title

Torsionsschwingungsdämpfer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144008.20100805

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 142 KB)
T 1924/08 () of 10.9.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F27D 1/10
C03B 5/43
C04B 35/66
B22D 41/02
C21C 7/04

Application no.

05018796.2

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines feuerfesten keramischen Produkts, Verwendung des Produkts und Verfahren zur Veränderung einer Schmelze mit dem Produkt

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T192408.20100910

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0036/09 (Diesel gas oil/SNAMPROGETTI) of 11.8.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

11.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/18

Application no.

00202579.9

Keywords

Admissibility of late filed evidence (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Liquid mixture consisting of diesel gas oils and oxygenated compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003609.20100811

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0851/09 (Delta endotoxin/MONSANTO) of 29.9.2010

Online on

13.10.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

29.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/12

Application no.

99958782.7

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Methods for transforming plants to express Bacillus thuringiensis delta-endotoxins

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T085109.20100929

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 73 KB)
T 0533/08 () of 6.7.2010

Online on

12.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/22

Application no.

02007160.1

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Elektrische Heizung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053308.20100706

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0204/09 (Verwendung eines Mehrstufenrührers/BASF) of 13.8.2010

Online on

12.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

13.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B01J 19/18

Application no.

98104830.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (beide Anträge) - nein

Application title

Verwendung eines Mehrstufenrührers zur Herstellung von Polymerisaten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020409.20100813

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0019/10 () of 5.10.2010

Online on

12.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

5.10.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 21/01

Application no.

03776908.0

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

System und Verfahren zum Erkennen der Sitzbelegung in einem Fahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001910.20101005

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0903/10 (Soap bar composition/UNILEVER) of 4.10.2010

Online on

12.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

4.10.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 9/26

Application no.

05743021.7

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation (yes): reasons for an auxiliary request missing in the decision under appeal
Remittal (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Soap bars comprising synergestically high levels of both free fatty acid and filler

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T090310.20101004

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0794/07 () of 23.6.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 11/02

Application no.

02016274.9

Keywords

Claims - clarity (yes)
Inventive step - (yes) after amendment

Application title

Capacitor assembly for an alternator and a method for the manufacture thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079407.20100623

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1051/07 () of 24.9.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

24.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

02021882.2

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

System and method for financial transactions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105107.20100924

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1425/07 (Anti-dandruff shampoo/PROCTER) of 20.8.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

20.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

00928693.1

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - advantageous technical effect not predictable

Application title

Anti-dandruff and conditioning shampoos containing certain cationic polymers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T142507.20100820

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1741/07 () of 28.7.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B61L 23/04

Application no.

04251840.7

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Admissibility of late-filed request (no)

Application title

System and process for monitoring railway tracks

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174107.20100728

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0018/08 (Device for drug delivery/BOSTON SCIENTIFIC) of 17.8.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

17.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 29/02

Application no.

99962978.5

Keywords

Main request: Amendments - added subject-matter (yes) claimed combination of features not individualised
Auxiliary requests: Disclosure - sufficiency (no): feature not defined and therefore not to be measured

Application title

Device for locally delivering a drug in a body cavity

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001808.20100817

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0342/08 (Viscosity improvers/LUBRIZOL CORP.) of 12.5.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10M 145/14

Application no.

99301178.2

Keywords

Admission of an objection based on Article 100(b) - (no) - not substantiated in grounds of opposition
Novelty (yes) - public prior use not convincingly shown
Inventive step - (yes) - unexpected improvement credibly shown on the whole scope

Application title

Viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034208.20100512

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 0521/08 () of 9.9.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

E05F 11/48

Application no.

01402689.2

Keywords

Requête déposée tardivement (admise)
Reformatio in peius (non)
Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (oui)
Renvoi de la procédure orale (non)

Application title

Système de fixation d'un lève-vitre sur une porte sans cadre de véhicule

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052108.20100909

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1343/08 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

11.10.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16B 5/02

Application no.

99964917.1

Keywords

Allowability of amendments (no)
Admissions of late filed request (no)

Application title

Method to interconnect a belt/belts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T134308.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1857/07 (Photoresist/SHIPLEY) of 9.7.2010

Online on

08.10.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

9.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G03F 7/09

Application no.

99118332.8

Keywords

Late-filed requests - admitted
Lack of inventive step - all requests

Application title

Method for forming a photoresist relief image

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185707.20100709

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1280/08 (Immunoglobulin products/STATENS SERUM INSTITUT) of 29.9.2010

Online on

08.10.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

29.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 16/06

Application no.

99955389.4

Keywords

Main request - admissibility, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Process for producting immunoglobulins for intravenous administration and other immunoglobulin products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128008.20100929

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0801/09 () of 17.8.2010

Online on

08.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

17.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F01D 5/28

Application no.

98309624.9

Keywords

Right to be heard - alleged procedural violation
Amendments - allowable
Novelty - yes
Request of a referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal - refused

Application title

Columnar zirconium oxide abrasive coating for a gas turbine engine seal system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080109.20100817

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1934/06 (Water deionization/THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) of 27.9.2010

Online on

07.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C02F 1/42

Application no.

02734641.0

Keywords

Novelty - no (main request)
Clarity - no (auxiliary request)

Application title

Article for deionization of water

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193406.20100927

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0941/07 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

07.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07C 9/00

Application no.

01103644.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Schliessanlagensystem und Verfahren zum Datenaustausch in einem Schliessanlagensystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094107.20100916

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1926/09 (Magnetorheological device/LORD CORP) of 28.9.2010

Online on

07.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01F 7/16

Application no.

06010838.8

Keywords

Appeal (inadmissible) - Notice of appeal (missing) - Appeal fee (paid): not sufficient for valid filing of the appeal
Reimbursement of the appeal fee: no

Application title

Container for transporting and storing field controllable fluid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T192609.20100928

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
J 0010/10 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

06.10.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G06F 17/30

Application no.

05815208.3

Keywords

Paiement de la taxe (non)
Recours réputé non formé

Application title

Visualisation de résultats de moteur de recherche 3D par strate 2D

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J001010.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1578/07 () of 31.8.2010

Online on

06.10.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

31.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G10K 15/02

Application no.

99305632.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Parametric audio system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T157807.20100831

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 126 KB)
T 0341/10 () of 27.9.2010

Online on

06.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/47

Application no.

00117536.3

Keywords

Inadmissibility of the appeal

Application title

Compression-resistant sanitary napkin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034110.20100927

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
T 0485/05 (Water treatment system/OTV) of 8.6.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C02F 1/00

Application no.

98923710.2

Keywords

Novelty (main request - auxiliary requests 1 and 2): no - prior use - sale without confidentiality obligation
Inventive step (auxiliary requests 3 and 4): no - conventional design elements

Application title

Water treatment system having dosing control

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048505.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1907/06 (Thioarabinofuranosyl/SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE) of 27.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/70

Application no.

99935854.2

Keywords

Remittal - yes: unexamined issues

Application title

Preparation of thioarabinofuranosyl compounds and use thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190706.20100727

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 63 KB)
T 0121/07 () of 5.8.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

5.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 71/02

Application no.

01976135.2

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - non obvious combination of known features

Application title

Mixed conducting membranes for syngas production

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T012107.20100805

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 87 KB)
T 0401/07 (Aerosols/ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED) of 29.6.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/12

Application no.

96906566.3

Keywords

Inventive step - no - claims alternative

Application title

Aerosols containing nanoparticle dispersions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040107.20100629

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0459/07 () of 19.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

19.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08G 18/48

Application no.

98118033.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Aufgabe und Lösung (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - unzulässige Ex-post-facto-Analyse

Application title

Temperaturstabile Hartschaumstoffe auf Isocyanatbasis mit geringer Sprödigkeit und niedriger Wärmeleitfähigkeit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T045907.20100719

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 209 KB)
T 0580/07 (Image content search II / SHARP K.K.) of 1.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30
H04N 5/76

Application no.

01976747.4

Keywords

Novelty (all requests): no

Application title

Dynamic image content search information managing apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T058007.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0581/07 (Image content search I / SHARP K.K.) of 1.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30
H04N 7/173
H04N 5/76

Application no.

01976746.6

Keywords

Novelty (main request, second auxiliary request): no
Inventive step (first auxiliary request): no

Application title

Dynamic image content search information managing apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T058107.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0831/07 () of 17.8.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

17.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 67/02

Application no.

98941706.8

Keywords

Decision reasoned in the sense of Rule 111(2) EPC (no) - mere summary of parties' submissions does not reason the decision
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Remittal to the first instance for further prosecution
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Polyester resin composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083107.20100817

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 147 KB)
T 1808/07 () of 9.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

9.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 11/34
G06F 11/07

Application no.

02794959.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: nein

Application title

System und Verfahren zum Verfolgen und/oder Auswerten des Informationsaustausches

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180807.20100709

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0274/08 () of 30.9.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

30.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E21D 1/00

Application no.

02780817.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren zum Ermitteln und Bewerten von Abbauverfahren sowie Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T027408.20100930

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0331/08 () of 23.9.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

23.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 27/26

Application no.

99937629.6

Keywords

Notice of appeal filed by non-permitted means - no legal effect
Good faith - responsibility of professional representative to ensure instructions of the EPO are followed
Restitution in integrum - no - not all due care

Application title

Method for producing hydrophilic monomers and uses thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T033108.20100923

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 0716/08 (Infectious salmon anaemia virus vaccine/INTERVET) of 19.8.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

19.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/11

Application no.

02785223.5

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Clarity, support, sufficiency of disclosure, novelty (yes)
Inventive step - problem solved (yes)

Application title

Infectious salmon anaemia virus vaccine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071608.20100819

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 156 KB)
T 1098/08 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16C 33/20

Application no.

97945017.8

Keywords

Exercise of opposition division's discretion (confirmed)
Late filed document (not admitted into the proceedings)
Novelty and Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Forming a bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109808.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1897/08 () of 7.9.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D01G 25/00

Application no.

03766219.4

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Vlieslegung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189708.20100907

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 2100/08 () of 30.6.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D06F 39/00

Application no.

01305153.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (patent as granted)
Inventive step - yes (amended claims)

Application title

Washing machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T210008.20100630

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0156/09 (Image content search III / SHARP K.K.) of 1.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30
H04N 7/173
H04N 5/76

Application no.

01974806.0

Keywords

Novelty (main request, first, second auxiliary requests): no
Inventive step (third auxiliary request): no

Application title

Search information transmitting apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015609.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0568/09 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D06F 83/00

Application no.

99122646.5

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (verneint, Aufgabe und Lösung)

Application title

Bügelauflage, Bügeltischplatte und Bügeltisch

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056809.20100916

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1284/09 () of 1.9.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

1.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61L 15/38

Application no.

99126270.0

Keywords

Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühren nach doppelter Beschwerde - abgelehnt

Application title

Verbandmaterial mit dem Sekret von Fliegenlarven

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128409.20100901

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 2193/09 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

05.10.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G11B 20/10

Application no.

97113311.1

Keywords

Form of appeal - grounds - substantiation (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for adaptively processing the readback signal in a read channel device for digital storage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T219309.20100713

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0979/06 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/14

Application no.

99937490.3

Keywords

Claims - clarity (yes)
Inventive step (yes) after amendment
Patentable inventions - computer programs

Application title

Method and apparatus for reducing flicker in a video image sequence

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097906.20100921

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1861/07 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B44F 1/12

Application no.

99901510.0

Keywords

Novelty: main request and third auxiliary request - no
Inventive step: first and second auxiliary requests - no"; fourth auxiliary request - yes

Application title

Method of verifying the authenticity of a security document and document for use in such a method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186107.20100727

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0146/08 () of 24.8.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

24.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 14/54

Application no.

99810972.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag - nein, Hilfsantrag - ja)
Zulässigkeit der Änderungen (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Plasma-Oberflächenbehandlung von Substraten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014608.20100824

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0949/08 () of 6.9.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

6.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B05C 11/02

Application no.

03720149.8

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Einspruchs - ja (Pkt. 1)
Wirksamkeit der Priorität - nein (Pkt. 2)
Bedeutung eines eine Funktionsangabe enthaltenden Merkmals (Pkte. 3.3, 3.4)
Offenbarung D3 (Pkte. 4.2-4.4)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Rakel-Dosiersystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094908.20100906

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 120 KB)
T 2058/08 () of 2.9.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

2.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04C 23/02

Application no.

03755115.7

Keywords

Beteiligte am Beschwerdeverfahren - Beschwerdeberechtigung (verneint)
Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)
Kostenverteilung (nein)

Application title

Zwei-Wellen-Vakuumpumpe mit Synchronmotor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T205808.20100902

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 20 KB)
T 2074/08 () of 13.9.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

13.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 45/27

Application no.

01949138.0

Keywords

Amendments (allowable)
Novelty (yes)
Remittal to the department of first instance (yes)

Application title

Thermally balanced hot runner nozzle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T207408.20100913

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0393/09 () of 21.9.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08J 9/14

Application no.

05739659.0

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Composition non inflammable utilisable comme agent d'expansion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039309.20100921

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0352/10 () of 13.8.2010

Online on

04.10.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

13.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29D 24/00

Application no.

01967625.3

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Zurückverweisung an die Einspruchsabteilung

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines doppelwandigen thermoplastischen Rohres mit einer Rohrmuffe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035210.20100813

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 117 KB)
T 1312/04 (Béton pour chapes/ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE) of 18.5.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C04B 28/02

Application no.

00925375.8

Keywords

Exposé suffisant de l'invention (oui)
Renvoi (oui)

Application title

Béton pour la construction de chapes auto-nivelantes et son procédé d'utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131204.20100518

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 87 KB)
T 1446/06 (Distributed program execution/CITRIX SYSTEMS) of 6.5.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 9/50

Application no.

02768936.3

Keywords

Inventive step - extending client side file-type association (no)

Application title

Methods for distributed program execution with file-type association in a client-server network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144606.20100506

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1300/07 (Chemical reactor/MEGGIT (U.K.) Ltd.) of 23.7.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

23.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 8/02

Application no.

01946803.2

Keywords

Novelty, inventive step (main request) - yes

Application title

Chemical reactor with heat exchanger

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T130007.20100723

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1643/07 () of 21.7.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

21.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 25/01

Application no.

98906726.9

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Guide wire with hydrophilically coated tip

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T164307.20100721

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1683/07 () of 17.6.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/32

Application no.

97950985.8

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Extended subject-matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Surgical instrument

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T168307.20100617

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 78 KB)
T 0075/08 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 5/445

Application no.

97304522.2

Keywords

Clarity, inventive step (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Water-closet disposable pouch and method of disposal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007508.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0969/08 (Refractory/NAUK) of 10.9.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C04B 35/38

Application no.

99935200.8

Keywords

Clarity: yes
Extension beyond the content of the application as filed: no
Novelty: yes
Inventive step (yes) non obvious alternative

Application title

High-temperature strength and heat-resistant composite material "REFSIC"

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096908.20100910

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 2323/09 (Resistor/REFRATECHNIK) of 31.8.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

31.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C04B 35/05

Application no.

02007036.3

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (ja) - routinemäßige Versuche können Informationslücken schließen (2.3.4)

Application title

Resistor für feuerfeste Formkörper und Formkörper hieraus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T232309.20100831

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0919/10 () of 28.9.2010

Online on

01.10.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

28.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 17/32

Application no.

00200658.3

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal - no
Reimbursement of appeal fee - no

Application title

Interactive wagering system and processes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T091910.20100928

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 18 KB)

September 2010

T 0517/06 (Hydrate d'aluminium dispersible/IFP) of 21.7.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

21.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C01F 7/02

Application no.

99929417.6

Keywords

Exposé de l'invention suffisamment clair et complet: oui
Renvoi: oui

Application title

Nouvel hydrate d'aluminium dispersible, son procédé de préparation et son utilisation pour la préparation de catalyseurs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051706.20100721

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 54 KB)
T 0012/07 (Aggregation of proteins/QUADRANT DRUG DELIVERY LIMITED) of 15.6.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 47/26

Application no.

95921031.1

Keywords

Inventive step - (no): The subject-matter of all requests constitutes an arbitrary selection over the closest prior art.

Application title

Method of preventing aggregation of proteins/peptides upon rehydration or thawing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001207.20100615

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0984/07 (Homogenization/APV) of 2.8.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

2.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01F 5/06

Application no.

98909117.8

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed (yes)

Application title

Homogenization valve

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098407.20100802

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 152 KB)
T 1445/07 (Home network using electrical wiring/MICROSOFT) of 22.9.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

22.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 12/28

Application no.

05012490.8

Keywords

Inventive step - Main request (yes)
J 0010/07

Application title

Automated home control using existing electrical lines as a communications medium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144507.20100922

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1546/07 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G11B 27/11

Application no.

04254282.9

Keywords

-

Application title

Content identification system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154607.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1589/07 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08J 7/06

Application no.

00954384.4

Keywords

Neuer Hauptantrag: Änderungen zulässig, Klarheit (ja); Durchführbarkeit (ja); Neuheit (ja)
Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz zur weiteren Entscheidung

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von antimikrobiellen Kunststoffkörpern mit verbessertem Langzeitverhalten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158907.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 77 KB)
T 0550/08 () of 10.9.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23L 1/308

Application no.

00127737.5

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Zurückverweisung - ja

Application title

Verkapselte multifunktionelle, biologisch aktive Nahrungsmittelkomponente, Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung und ihre Anwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055008.20100910

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 73 KB)
T 1088/08 () of 13.8.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

13.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23L 1/30

Application no.

03026659.7

Keywords

Änderungen - Erweiterung (bejaht)
Klarheit der Ansprüche (verneint)

Application title

Verwendung von mittelkettigen Triglyceriden (MCT) zur ernährungsphysiologischen Optimierung des Fettsäurespektrums in einem diätischen Lebensmittel für Diabetiker

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108808.20100813

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 78 KB)
T 1743/08 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 33/38

Application no.

02079668.6

Keywords

Amendments (allowable)
Inventive step (yes)
Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (no)

Application title

Forming apparatus using inductive heating, comprising a ceramic die with a durable coating

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174308.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1989/08 () of 21.7.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

21.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F02M 25/00

Application no.

02718362.3

Keywords

Inventive step (no) (all requests)
Remittal (no)
Technical prejudice (no)

Application title

Process for dosing an additive into a fuel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198908.20100721

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 2355/08 (Methylated DNA/EPIGENOMICS) of 15.9.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

15.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

04090321.3

Keywords

Claim request - added subject-matter (no), clarity (yes), novelty (yes), inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for the analysis of methylated DNA

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T235508.20100915

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 2341/09 (Xylanases/RESEARCH COUNCIL) of 16.9.2010

Online on

30.09.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/56

Application no.

99972259.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Thermostable xylanases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T234109.20100916

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0558/07 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B65D 83/38

Application no.

00962615.1

Keywords

Nouveauté: oui
Activité inventive: oui

Application title

Dispositif de distribution à bague de fixation emmanchée

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055807.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1888/07 () of 7.9.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F24C 15/00

Application no.

01957883.0

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)

Application title

Backofen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T188807.20100907

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1912/07 (Notification/DELAVAL) of 16.7.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

16.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

01937096.4

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Notification method and system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191207.20100716

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1018/08 () of 9.7.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

9.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60Q 1/22

Application no.

01911972.6

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal (no)

Application title

Reversing alarm

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T101808.20100709

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1471/08 () of 8.9.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 81/34

Application no.

98958769.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: ja

Application title

Lebensmittelverpackung und Garverfahren für Lebensmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147108.20100908

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1813/08 () of 4.8.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

4.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A62B 3/00

Application no.

04013825.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht, nach Änderungen)

Application title

Abstützeinrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T181308.20100804

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1833/08 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41M 5/40

Application no.

99307836.9

Keywords

Extension beyond content of application as filed (all requests, yes)

Application title

Heat-sensitive recording material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T183308.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1986/08 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A45D 27/10

Application no.

03760629.0

Keywords

Neuheit (verneint - Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag I
Änderungen - Erweiterung (bejaht - Hilfsanträge II, III)
Verspätetes Vorbringen - Zulässigkeit (verneint - Hilfsantrag IV)

Application title

Spenderkopf mit Sperrventil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198608.20100625

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 54 KB)
T 2249/08 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A22C 21/06

Application no.

03078505.9

Keywords

Novelty - all requests (no)

Application title

Method and device for processing a slaughtered bird prior to the removal of viscera from the bird

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T224908.20100701

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0148/09 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 1/02

Application no.

01850058.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Novelty - main request (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

An apparatus for and a method of managing animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014809.20100727

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0479/09 () of 5.8.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

5.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A24F 17/00

Application no.

03752865.0

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Pads of cigarette rolling papers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T047909.20100805

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1126/09 () of 12.8.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B28B 7/00

Application no.

01112543.2

Keywords

Berücksichtigung weiteren Standes der Technik - ja (vgl. Pkt. 8.3)
Anwendung des "could-would Ansatzes" - Anhaltspunkte für die Kombination der Lehren zweier Entgegenhaltungen - ja (vgl. Pkte. 9.7.1, 9.7.2)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - sämtliche Anträge - nein (vgl. Pkte. 9.4, 9.5, 10.3, 11.4, 11.5.1, 11.5.4)

Application title

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Betonfertigteilen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T112609.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 69 KB)
T 1985/09 () of 23.7.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01D 78/10

Application no.

06003558.1

Keywords

Anspruchserweiterung (bejaht) (alle Anträge)

Application title

Kreiselschwader

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198509.20100723

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 2265/09 () of 16.9.2010

Online on

29.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

16.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 2/16

Application no.

06741308.8

Keywords

Appeal fee not paid in due time
Appeal deemed not to have been filed

Application title

Method for keeping a surface, object and/or installation free of pathogens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T226509.20100916

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
G 0001/09 (Pending application/SONY) of 27.9.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 11/273

Application no.

05027368.9

Keywords

Pending application - Definition
Divisional application
Appeal period

Application title

Device diagnostics

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:G000109.20100927

Distribution

A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 155 KB)
T 2006/07 () of 8.1.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

8.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 29/40

Application no.

00910374.8

Keywords

Amendments allowable (yes) - proper basis in the application as filed
Extension of scope of protection (no) - proper interpretation of granted claim
Remittal to the first instance for further prosecution

Application title

High zeolite content and attrition resistant catalyst, methods for preparing the same and catalyzed processes therewith

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200607.20100108

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 55 KB)
T 0383/08 () of 30.6.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04B 2/96

Application no.

01103626.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Rahmenkonstruktion mit verbesserter Wärmedämmung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T038308.20100630

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 92 KB)
T 0876/08 (Commercial information ringback tone/RINGFREE) of 29.7.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

29.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/487

Application no.

99973969.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter - main request, auxiliary requests 1 to 4, 4A, 5 to 7, 7A, 10 to 12 (yes)
Extension of protection conferred - auxiliary requests 8 and 9 (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)

Application title

Method and device for generating voice/text/image commercial information ringback tone during communication wait

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087608.20100729

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 93 KB)
T 0945/08 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 31/02

Application no.

05760435.7

Keywords

Procedural violation (no)
Undisclosed restriction, intermediate generalization

Application title

Methods for generating and recycling metal halide catalyst compositions for aromatic ring halogenation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094508.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1072/08 (Vorrichtung zum Steuern/MACMOTER) of 3.9.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

3.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05G 9/047

Application no.

00121983.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - verneint

Application title

Vorrichtung zum Steuern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T107208.20100903

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1123/08 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21J 3/00

Application no.

01113215.6

Keywords

Late filed documents (not admitted)
Novelty (main request, no ; auxiliary request, yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (auxiliary request 1, yes)

Application title

Paper for use in molding

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T112308.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1275/08 (Funktionszustandsinformation/VODAFONE) of 10.9.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04Q 7/38

Application no.

06009944.7

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht)
Klarheit (bejaht)

Application title

Selektive (gefilterte) Übertragung von Kommunikationsinformationen an ein mobiles Endgerät in einem Mobilfunknetz in Abhängigkeit einer Funktionszustandsinformation des mobilen Endgeräts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T127508.20100910

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1786/08 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

28.09.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F41H 5/26

Application no.

99120097.3

Keywords

Neuheit - Kombination von Merkmalen kann nicht unmittelbar und eindeutig abgeleitet werden (Punkt 2.1)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - rückschauende Betrachtungsweise

Application title

Panzerglasscheibe für Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178608.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 47 KB)
R 0018/09 (Fundamental violation of Article 113 EPC/JOHNSON) of 27.9.2010

Online on

27.09.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

27.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 53/94

Application no.

99902690.9

Keywords

Admissibility of petition for review filed by one of joint proprietors (yes)
The list of grounds for petition for review in Article 112a(2) and Rule 104 EPC is exhaustive
Allowability of petition for review (no)
Partial apportionment of costs of review proceedings (no)
Acceleration requests in review proceedings unnecessary

Application title

System for NOx reduction in exhaust gases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001809.20100927

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)
T 1251/07 (Photoinitiators/CIBA) of 21.9.2010

Online on

27.09.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

21.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07F 7/08

Application no.

01962915.3

Keywords

Art. 123(2) - requirements met for the main request
Unity of invention - reasons given do not apply
Remittal to the department of first instance for further examination

Application title

Surface-active photoinitiators

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125107.20100921

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 1724/07 (Glucose-Containing Preparation/SHIMIZU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD) of 22.7.2010

Online on

27.09.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/08

Application no.

98938896.2

Keywords

Inventive step - (no): the comparative tests do not show an improvement over the closest prior art
Reformulation of the problem,, obvious alternative

Application title

Glucose-containing preparation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T172407.20100722

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0448/08 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

27.09.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B43K 5/00

Application no.

99965421.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Haupt- und Hilfsantrag) - nein

Application title

Holzgefasster Stift für Schreib-, Mal-, Zeichen- und Kosmetikzwecke

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044808.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 73 KB)
T 0401/06 (Concrete accelerator/CRT) of 10.6.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C04B 28/02

Application no.

00941998.7

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal: yes
Admissibility of a new claims request filed at the oral proceedings in the absence of the other party: yes
Added subject-matter: no
Clarity and support by the description: yes
sufficiency of disclosure: yes
Novelty: yes
Inventive step: yes - evidence for a particular effect in the application

Application title

Concrete admixture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040106.20100610

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 116 KB)
T 0992/07 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B05B 13/04

Application no.

01913963.3

Keywords

Procédure orale en l'absence des parties
Nouveauté: oui
Activité inventive: non

Application title

Installation robotisée de peinture en ligne d'un objet, notamment une carrosserie automobile

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099207.20100727

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1363/07 () of 14.9.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 7/08

Application no.

00988470.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no) - main request
Added subject-matter (yes) - auxiliary request

Application title

System for rapidly dispensing and adding value to fare cards

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T136307.20100914

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1935/07 () of 7.9.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 27/403

Application no.

96937919.7

Keywords

No extension beyond the content of the application as filed

Application title

Electrochemical cell

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193507.20100907

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0015/08 () of 10.9.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 5/00

Application no.

01979991.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes - after amendments)
Remittal for further prosecution

Application title

Torsionally compensated guidewire

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001508.20100910

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0070/08 () of 9.9.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

9.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 23/02

Application no.

97905178.6

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty and inventive step (yes - amended claims)" "Reimbursement of appeal fee relating to a previous appeal rectified by the examining division (no)

Application title

Method for analyzing characteristics of a moving wooden object, such as a log

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007008.20100909

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 87 KB)
T 0317/08 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

24.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 9/00

Application no.

99936488.8

Keywords

Main first and second auxiliary requests: sufficiency - no
Third auxiliary request: sufficiency - yes, inventive step - yes

Application title

Method for the preparation of an aerated frozen product

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031708.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 68 KB)
T 0138/08 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

23.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 5/145

Application no.

00950543.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes, after amendments)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (no)

Application title

Syringe plunger driver system for engaging syringe plungers of different sizes and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013808.20100713

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0860/08 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

23.09.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 65/02

Application no.

99202615.3

Keywords

Added subject-matter (main request and auxiliary requests 1 to 5, yes - auxiliary request 6, no)
Admissibility of auxiliary request 6 (yes)
Extension of the scope of protection (auxiliary request 6, no)
Referral to Enlarged Board (no)

Application title

Heat-sealing apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086008.20100727

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1051/08 (RDS broadcast receiver II/CLARION) of 14.7.2010

Online on

23.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

14.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04H 1/00

Application no.

93119152.2

Keywords

Inventive step (main and auxiliary request) - no

Application title

RDS broadcast receiver

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105108.20100714

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0946/10 (Aneinander angepasste Thermistoren/EPCOS) of 14.9.2010

Online on

23.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

14.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04M 3/18

Application no.

03797180.1

Keywords

Neuheit - verneint

Application title

Elektrische Baugruppe und deren Verwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094610.20100914

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0563/08 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

22.09.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22F 1/04

Application no.

97118981.6

Keywords

Late filed documents (admitted in part)
Late filed amended claims (admitted)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)

Application title

Friction boring process for aluminium alloys

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056308.20100727

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0606/09 () of 8.9.2010

Online on

22.09.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 21/02

Application no.

03075673.8

Keywords

Lapse of patent
Termination of appeal proceedings

Application title

Aluminium brazing alloy

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060609.20100908

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0985/07 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

21.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B32B 17/10

Application no.

98932221.9

Keywords

Usage public antérieur allegué - irrecevable
Requête principale : nouveauté - (non)
Première requête subsidiaire : clarté (non)
Deuxième requête subsidiaire : modifications irrecevables
Troisième requête subsidiaire: nouveauté - (oui), activité inventive - (oui)

Application title

Vitrage blindé, notamment latéral fixe ou mobile pour véhicule automobile

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098507.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 65 KB)
T 1185/08 () of 29.7.2010

Online on

21.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

29.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 5/32

Application no.

04027056.3

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (yes)
Novelty (no)

Application title

Needle safety device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T118508.20100729

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0945/09 (Taurolidine in delivery systems/GEISTLICH) of 23.6.2010

Online on

21.09.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/495

Application no.

97950310.9

Keywords

Novelty (no): Public prior use

Application title

Use of taurolidine or taurultam for the prevention and the treatment of infections in delivery systems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094509.20100623

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1138/09 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

21.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/36

Application no.

92916254.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fees (no)

Application title

Surgical coagulation device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113809.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1111/10 () of 8.9.2010

Online on

21.09.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/305

Application no.

03761459.1

Keywords

No text agreed by the patentee - Revocation of the patent

Application title

Satiety inducing composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111110.20100908

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
T 0743/07 (Epoxidation process/SUMITOMO) of 26.3.2010

Online on

20.09.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 301/12

Application no.

97109326.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - single step process not included
Inventive step (no) - obvious combination of steps

Application title

Process for producing epoxidized product of olefins

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T074307.20100326

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0816/07 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

20.09.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G08G 1/127

Application no.

98917187.1

Keywords

Requête principale - activité inventive (non)
Requête auxiliaire - extension (oui)

Application title

Procédé interactif d'aide à la navigation et dispositif de mise en oeuvre

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T081607.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0116/08 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

20.09.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08K 3/04

Application no.

98959965.9

Keywords

Nouveauté (requête principale): oui, pas de divulgation directe et sans ambiguïté de l'objet revendiqué
Activité inventive (requête principale): oui

Application title

Compositions antistatiques à base de polyamide

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T011608.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0175/08 (Preparation of 5-carboxyphthalide/INFOSINT) of 27.7.2010

Online on

20.09.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 307/88

Application no.

00203602.8

Keywords

Main and first auxiliary requests: novelty (yes), novel combination of process features
Main request: inventive step (no), obvious alternative process
First auxiliary request: inventive step (yes), fair comparative tests

Application title

Process for the preparation of 5-carboxyphthalide

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T017508.20100727

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 80 KB)
T 2016/09 (Treatment of hydrocarbon products/CHEVRON) of 12.8.2010

Online on

20.09.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10G 67/00

Application no.

03737625.8

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Compliance with the requirements of Article 84 (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Process for increasing the yield of lubricating base oil from a Fischer-Tropsch plant

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201609.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0342/06 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

17.09.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09G 1/16

Application no.

96307374.7

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)

Application title

Display processor system for bit-mapped displays of waveform data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034206.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1555/07 () of 19.8.2010

Online on

17.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

19.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 4/10

Application no.

98310415.9

Keywords

Allowability of amendments (main request - no; first to fourth auxiliary request - yes)
New objections under Article 123(2) EPC - not admitted
Inventive step (first to fourth auxiliary requests - no)

Application title

Thermal coating composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155507.20100819

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0346/10 () of 3.9.2010

Online on

17.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

3.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D06M 16/00

Application no.

97914869.9

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Enzyme treatment to enhance wettability and absorbency of textiles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034610.20100903

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0539/06 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H05K 7/14

Application no.

00910656.8

Keywords

Einspruch zulässig
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verteilerkasten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T053906.20091215

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0552/06 () of 18.8.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

18.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/167

Application no.

00904592.3

Keywords

Request admitted in oral proceedings in absence of appellant
Right to informal telephone consultation (no)
Basis of decisions - opportunity to comment (yes)
Claims - clarity (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for carrying data with a video signal so that the data is not recorded

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055206.20100818

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0238/07 () of 19.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

19.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/173

Application no.

97304798.8

Keywords

Claims - support by description - (no)

Application title

Input command control system and method of operation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T023807.20100719

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0792/07 () of 8.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

98112651.9

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Hauptantrags (bejaht)
Änderungen - Erweiterung (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nicht naheliegende Alternative (bejaht)

Application title

Verwendung von kationischen Polymeren als Haarkonditionierungsmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079207.20100708

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 55 KB)
T 0817/07 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H03L 7/085

Application no.

04709233.3

Keywords

Verletzung des Anspruchs auf rechtliches Gehör (nein)
Unzulässige Erweiterung - Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge I - VII (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsanträge VIII bis XV (nein)
Zulässigkeit eines verspätet eingereichten Antrags (nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Phasen-/Frequenzregelkreis und Phasen-/Frequenz-Komparator hierfür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T081707.20100526

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 106 KB)
T 0983/07 (Honeycomb/IBIDEN) of 27.8.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

27.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 39/20

Application no.

03795443.5

Keywords

Added subject-matter - no
Clarity and support by the description: yes
Novelty - yes
Inventive step (yes) - evidence for an improvement in the application

Application title

Filter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098307.20100827

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 159 KB)
T 1491/07 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C23C 2/28

Application no.

98402165.9

Keywords

Recevabilité du recours (oui)
Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Procédé pour la fabrication d'une tôle d'acier galvanisé allié sans phases en surface

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149107.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 98 KB)
T 1753/07 (Fabric softener/P&G) of 28.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/00

Application no.

96933199.0

Keywords

Inventive step - all requests (no)

Application title

Fabric softener compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T175307.20100728

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0353/08 (Call interception/NOKIA) of 2.6.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

2.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 7/34

Application no.

01989614.1

Keywords

Inventive step (main and auxiliary requests) - no

Application title

Intercepting a call connection to a mobile subscriber roaming in a visited PLMN (VPLMN)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035308.20100602

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 140 KB)
T 0782/08 () of 28.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D04B 21/14

Application no.

97939730.4

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no) - feature in claim lacking technical significance
First to fourth auxiliary requests - clarity - (no)

Application title

Improved warp/knit reinforced structural fabric

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T078208.20100728

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1759/08 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66D 1/48

Application no.

04006657.3

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag) - nein
Ausführbarkeit (Hilfsantrag) - nein

Application title

Verfahren zur Laufberuhigung einer Gliederkette eines Kettenzuges, insbesondere zur Verhinderung der Ausbildung einer Resonanzschwingung der Gliederkette, und einen Kettenzug hierfür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T175908.20100713

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 110 KB)
T 0262/10 (Notification, re-establishment of rights/KIMBERLY-CLARK) of 10.9.2010

Online on

16.09.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/15

Application no.

01935338.2

Keywords

Communication never duly notified - legal basis for re-establishment of rights (no)

Application title

Process for making an absorbent garment with refastenable sides and butt seams

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T026210.20100910

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0192/08 (Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation/L'ORÉAL) of 7.7.2010

Online on

15.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

7.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

98939694.0

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui): amélioration démontrée - essais comparatifs probants et extrapolables à toute la portée de la revendication

Application title

Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques comprenant du 2-chloro 6-méthyl 3-aminophénol, une base d'oxydation et un coupleur additionnel, et procédé de teinture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T019208.20100707

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0592/08 (Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation/L'ORÉAL) of 24.6.2010

Online on

15.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

01272052.0

Keywords

Requête principale: activité inventive (non) - approche problème/solution - pas d'amélioration sur toute la portée de la revendication - reformulation du problème technique - solution évidente
Requête auxiliaire (rejetée) - présentée tardivement et non clairement fondée

Application title

Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques comprenant un amino pyrazole et un composé minéral

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059208.20100624

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 119 KB)
T 1397/08 (Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation/L'OREAL) of 8.7.2010

Online on

15.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

98939723.7

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui) : amélioration démontrée - essais comparatifs probants et extrapolables à toute la portée de la revendication

Application title

Composition pour la teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T139708.20100708

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0072/07 () of 23.6.2010

Online on

14.09.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/165
A61K 47/02
A61K 47/18
A61N 1/30

Application no.

97946508.5

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Device for electrically assisted delivery of agents such as lidocaine and epinephrine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007207.20100623

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0790/07 () of 8.9.2010

Online on

14.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

8.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

03290631.5

Keywords

Révocation à l'initiative du titulaire du brevet

Application title

Composition cosmétique sous forme d'émulsion multiple comprenant un agent tenseur

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079007.20100908

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0279/08 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

14.09.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E06B 3/663

Application no.

98309295.8

Keywords

Late filed documents (admitted)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Insulating glass units and process of making insulating glass units

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T027908.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0555/07 (Method for washing clothes/KAO) of 18.6.2010

Online on

13.09.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

18.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 17/06

Application no.

97905476.4

Keywords

Inventive step (main request and first auxiliary request): no - obvious alternative
Article 123(3) EPC (second auxiliary request): protection extended

Application title

Detergent composition for clothing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055507.20100618

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1160/10 () of 3.9.2010

Online on

13.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

3.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

03766996.7

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Clear personal care compositions containing visible capsules

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116010.20100903

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
R 0009/10 (Fundamental violation of Article 113 EPC/SONY) of 10.9.2010

Online on

10.09.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

10.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/24
H01Q 21/29

Application no.

04291741.9

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Diversity antenna system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000910.20100910

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1032/06 () of 23.6.2010

Online on

10.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 1/14

Application no.

97927581.5

Keywords

Insufficiency of disclosure (no)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Dialysis machine with control panel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103206.20100623

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0952/07 () of 6.9.2010

Online on

10.09.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

6.9.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 9/007

Application no.

02709109.9

Keywords

Lack of reasoning (yes)
Procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095207.20100906

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0220/08 () of 6.9.2010

Online on

10.09.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

6.9.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B60J 7/14

Application no.

01402101.8

Keywords

"Nouveauté - demande européenne antérieure - (oui, après modifications")
Renvoi devant la première instance pour examiner la question de l'activité inventive

Application title

Véhicule décapotable à toit rigide constitué de deux panneaux indépendants basculables respectivement de pavillon et de lunette arrière

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022008.20100906

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1827/08 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

10.09.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F24D 3/14
C23C 14/20

Application no.

01945825.6

Keywords

Novelty - selection from a range (yes)
Inventive step - exclusion of hindsight

Application title

Plastic pipe with a barrier layer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182708.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1782/06 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

09.09.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

97202422.8

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - Main Request

Application title

Hair conditioning solid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178206.20100527

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 2032/07 (Use of orazamide orotate/SAVVIPHARM) of 31.8.2010

Online on

09.09.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

31.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/416

Application no.

00928256.7

Keywords

Main request: Novelty and inventive step (yes) after amendments

Application title

Salts of aminoimidazole carboxamide useful in the prevention and treatment of liver diseases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T203207.20100831

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1891/08 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

09.09.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 19/05

Application no.

04252649.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Nickel-base alloy

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189108.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0641/07 (Béton UHP/BOUYGUES-LAFARGE) of 6.7.2010

Online on

08.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C04B 28/02

Application no.

01907735.3

Keywords

Exposé suffisant de l'invention (oui) - correction évidente d'une référence erronée à une méthode de mesure - méthode de mesure identifiable par reproduction d'un exemple du brevet

Application title

Composition de béton ultra haute performance résistant au feu

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064107.20100706

Distribution

B

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 131 KB)
T 2193/08 (Saponification of jojoba oil/INTERNATIONAL FLORA TECHNOLOGIES) of 27.7.2010

Online on

08.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

00989549.1

Keywords

Amendments (allowable) - no added subject-matter
Novelty (yes)
Remittal - outstanding issues

Application title

High unsaponifiables and methods of using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T219308.20100727

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 2211/09 () of 3.9.2010

Online on

08.09.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

3.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/00

Application no.

05812259.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - geänderter Anspruch 1 (ja)

Application title

Verfahren zum Ermitteln der Soll-Ausblastemperatur einer automatischen Klimaanlage in einem Cabrio

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T221109.20100903

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
R 0020/09 (Schwerwiegender Verstoß gegen Art. 113 (1) EPÜ, sonstiger … of 7.9.2010

Online on

07.09.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

7.9.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 38/17

Application no.

99913314.3

Keywords

Antrag auf Überprüfung - offensichtlich unbegründet

Application title

Verwendung von Hsp70 Protein

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R002009.20100907

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1010/08 () of 24.8.2010

Online on

07.09.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

24.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21C 25/02

Application no.

01914060.7

Keywords

Product claims - novelty, inventive step (yes)
New ground of opposition - not admitted - proprietor's consent refused
Declarations to prove general knowledge of skilled person - late filed - not admitted

Application title

Extrusion die

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T101008.20100824

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1968/08 () of 10.8.2010

Online on

07.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 4/12

Application no.

05715061.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein, kein Synergieeffekt nachgewiesen ; Aufgabe - alternative Regelung bereitzustellen ; could-would-Ansatz - nicht anwendbar

Application title

Verfahren zur Beschichtung eines Werkstücks

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196808.20100810

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 96 KB)
T 0610/08 (Verfahren zur Reinigung einer Rohacrylsäureschmelze/BASF) of 13.7.2010

Online on

06.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07C 51/43

Application no.

01919426.5

Keywords

Hauptantrag: Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - Lösung der technischen Aufgabe nicht vom Stand der Technik nahegelegt

Application title

Verfahren zur Reinigung einer Rohacrylsäureschmelze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061008.20100713

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 75 KB)
T 0230/07 (Colloidal binder/PAROC) of 5.5.2010

Online on

03.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 13/00

Application no.

01947491.5

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes): non-obvious alternative

Application title

Method for the preparation of a colloidal silicate dispersion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T023007.20100505

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 108 KB)
T 0432/07 (Coated electrode material/SAMSUNG) of 2.8.2010

Online on

03.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

2.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01M 4/50

Application no.

99402595.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - non obvious alternative

Application title

Positive active material for rechargeable lithium battery and method of preparing same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T043207.20100802

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)
T 1019/07 () of 22.7.2010

Online on

03.09.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H05B 37/02

Application no.

01948546.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (no)
Remittal for further prosecution

Application title

Method and apparatus for controlling a lighting system in response to an audio input

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T101907.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 49 KB)
T 1950/07 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

03.09.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16D 23/14

Application no.

00301891.8

Keywords

Decision reasoned (no)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Remittal (yes)
Refund of appeal fees (yes)

Application title

Clutch release bearing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T195007.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0940/06 (Schneckenpresse/TULUM) of 20.7.2010

Online on

02.09.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B01D 11/00

Application no.

00958043.2

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - Verbesserung nachgewiesen - technische Lösung nicht aus Stand der Technik ableitbar

Application title

Verfahren zum Gewinnen von Stoffen mittels einer Schneckenpresse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094006.20100720

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1114/06 (Production of difluoromethane/HONEYWELL) of 15.6.2010

Online on

02.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 19/08

Application no.

96930874.1

Keywords

Both requests: inventive step (no) - purported improvement not shown - reformulation of problem - obvious solution

Application title

Process for the production of difluoromethane

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111406.20100615

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1397/07 (Dimerisation process/NESTLE OIL OYJ) of 6.5.2010

Online on

02.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 2/08

Application no.

99660161.3

Keywords

Main request: Novelty (no)
Auxiliary request I: Novelty (yes) - no implicit disclosure, inventive step (no) - arbitrary selection - no deterrent
Auxiliary request II (not admitted): late-filed - not clearly allowable - added subject-matter

Application title

Process for producing a fuel component

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T139707.20100506

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 56 KB)
T 1279/08 (Verwendung von Mikropigmenten zur Bräunungsverhinderung/CIBA) of 27.5.2010

Online on

02.09.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

00810580.1

Keywords

Änderung (nicht zulässig) - Punktueller Wert aus einem Beispiel nicht untere Grenze eines Bereichs - Beispiel fällt ohnehin nicht unter den Anspruch

Application title

Verwendung von Mischungen aus Mikropigmenten zur Bräunungsverhinderung und Aufhellung der Haut und Haare

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T127908.20100527

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 70 KB)
T 2116/09 (Biosensors/WALES) of 25.8.2010

Online on

02.09.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

25.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/00

Application no.

04798537.9

Keywords

Main request: clarity (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Added subject-matter (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Nitroreductase biosensors for detecting nitro-compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T211609.20100825

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
J 0011/09 (Wiedereinsetzung) of 23.8.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

23.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A63B 51/00

Application no.

06010024.5

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand der versäumten Frist zur Zahlung der Jahresgebühr mit Zuschlagsgebühr: nein
Entscheidung im schriftlichen Verfahren wegen nur bedingten Antrages auf mündliche Verhandlung

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Tennisschlägerbespannungshärte sowie deren individuelle Vorgabe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J001109.20100823

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
J 0012/09 (Wiedereinsetzung) of 23.8.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

23.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A63B 51/00

Application no.

06009936.3

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand der versäumten Frist zur Zahlung der Jahresgebühr mit Zuschlagsgebühr: nein
Entscheidung im schriftlichen Verfahren wegen nur bedingten Antrages auf mündliche Verhandlung

Application title

Schlägerbespannungs-Messgerät von Ballschlägern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J001209.20100823

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
J 0013/09 (Wiedereinsetzung) of 23.8.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

23.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A63C 17/12

Application no.

06010148.2

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand der versäumten Frist zur Zahlung der Jahresgebühr mit Zuschlagsgebühr: nein
Entscheidung im schriftlichen Verfahren wegen nur bedingten Antrages auf mündliche Verhandlung

Application title

Rollschuhe mit Eigenantrieb

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J001309.20100823

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
J 0014/09 (Wiedereinsetzung) of 23.8.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

23.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A63B 49/08

Application no.

06010026.0

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand der versäumten Frist zur Zahlung der Jahresgebühr mit Zuschlagsgebühr: nein
Entscheidung im schriftlichen Verfahren wegen nur bedingten Antrages auf mündliche Verhandlung

Application title

Griff für Schläger zur Sportausübung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J001409.20100823

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0628/07 (Data rate negotiation method/GLOBALFOUNDRIES) of 6.7.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/00

Application no.

02703270.5

Keywords

Oral proceedings held in absence of appellant
Acknowledged background art as the closest prior art
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Data rate negotiation method using a mean square error technique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062807.20100706

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0532/09 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 14/50

Application no.

06000340.7

Keywords

Nichterscheinen bei der mündlichen Verhandlung - rechtliches Gehör
Klarheit (Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge I, III und IV - verneint)
Zulässigkeit der Änderungen (Hilfsanträge II und V - verneint)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (abgelehnt)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Beschichten eines Bauteils

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053209.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1317/09 () of 29.7.2010

Online on

01.09.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

29.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 4/08

Application no.

05018871.3

Keywords

Erweiterung gegenüber ursprünglicher Offenbarung (alle Anträge - bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer Schutzschicht

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131709.20100729

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 73 KB)

August 2010

J 0008/09 (Re-establishment of rights) of 23.8.2010

Online on

31.08.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

23.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/64

Application no.

04025916.0

Keywords

Restitutio in integrum (no)
Applicant acting alone
Due care (no)

Application title

Tension guide fixator

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000809.20100823

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0566/07 (Vital dyes for vitreo-retinal surgery/MELLES) of 17.5.2010

Online on

31.08.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

17.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 49/00

Application no.

99921290.5

Keywords

All requests: allowability under Art. 53(c) EPC - no: Claim 1 comprises two separate methods, i.e. a diagnostic method defined by a Swiss-type claim followed by a separate method of surgery

Application title

The use of a vital dye for facilitating surgical procedures for vitreo-retinal surgery

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056607.20100517

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0646/07 (Packaging a substrate/AFFYMETRIX) of 3.2.2010

Online on

30.08.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

3.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/543

Application no.

95303356.0

Keywords

Claims as granted
Added matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for packaging a chip

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064607.20100203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 58 KB)
T 0260/08 (Cleansing block/RECKITT) of 20.7.2010

Online on

30.08.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 17/00

Application no.

99902684.2

Keywords

Inventive step - no (main and first auxiliary request)

Application title

A lavatory cleansing block

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T026008.20100720

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1493/08 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

30.08.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/40

Application no.

01974148.7

Keywords

Novelty (yes): particular exemplified compositions
Inventive step (yes): unexpected improvement made credible

Application title

Use of cationic surfactants in cosmetic preparations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149308.20100701

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1579/08 (Softening detergent tablet/PROCTER & GAMBLE) of 23.7.2010

Online on

30.08.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

23.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/12

Application no.

00928165.0

Keywords

Novelty over document E4 (yes)
Priority date valid (no) - correction of error in the priority document not directly and unambigously derivable
Admissibility of new document cited in the statement of the grounds of appeal (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Detergent compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T157908.20100723

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0804/08 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

27.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E02D 5/74
E02D 37/00
E02D 29/02

Application no.

99102574.3

Keywords

Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zur Sanierung von Stützmauern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080408.20100713

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1152/08 (Traitement d'air/AIR LIQUIDE) of 12.8.2010

Online on

27.08.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B01D 53/00

Application no.

00403096.1

Keywords

Procédure de recours terminée (oui) - brevet éteint dans tous les états désignés

Application title

Installation de traitement d'air munie de moyens d'atténuation du bruit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115208.20100812

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 28 KB)
T 2012/08 () of 24.8.2010

Online on

27.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

24.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04B 2/96

Application no.

00122229.8

Keywords

Berücksichtigung eines während des Einspruchsverfahrens spät vorgebrachten Standes der Technik: bestätigt
Neuheit: nein

Application title

Fassadenelement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201208.20100824

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0622/10 () of 24.8.2010

Online on

27.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

24.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F25B 49/00

Application no.

04820073.7

Keywords

-

Application title

Haushaltsgerät und Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Störungsursache an einem solchen Gerät

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062210.20100824

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1303/06 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/087

Application no.

94480054.9

Keywords

Novelty - all requests (yes)
Inventive step - all requests (no)

Application title

Apparatus and method for selectively viewing video information

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T130306.20100625

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0294/07 (Anaesthetic formulation/PROTEXEON) of 12.8.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 45/06

Application no.

00940519.2

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Anaesthetic formulation comprising an NMDA-antagonist and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029407.20100812

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0957/07 (Urea quality/CLEAN DIESEL) of 10.8.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

10.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C01B 21/20

Application no.

99954924.9

Keywords

Added subject-matter: no
Clarity: yes
Sufficiency of disclosure: yes
Remittal for further prosecution: yes

Application title

Reducing NOx emissions from an engine by temperature-controlled urea injection for selective catalytic reduction

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095707.20100810

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1715/07 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08F 4/00

Application no.

99112156.7

Keywords

Recevabilité des requêtes déposées tardivement: non (requête principale et requêtes subsidiaires 1 à 5); oui (requête subsidiaire 6)
Nouveauté: oui (requête subsidiaire 6 modifiée); produit-par-procédé effectivement caractérisé par le procédé de fabrication
Activité inventive: oui (requête subsidiaire 6 modifiée); produit en soi concevable mais pour lequel il n'existait pas de procédé de fabrication connu

Application title

Polymérisation en émulsion en présence d'un radical libre stable

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171507.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 151 KB)
T 0379/08 (Auswahl alphanumerischer Datensätze mittels einem zu einem … of 30.6.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 3/023

Application no.

00117238.6

Keywords

Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1 und 2 - Klarheit (nein)
Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1 und 2 - Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Auswahl alphanumerischer Datensätze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T037908.20100630

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0988/08 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04H 1/04

Application no.

03020306.1

Keywords

Hauptantrag - Neuheit (bejaht)
Hauptantrag - Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)
Hilfsantrag 1 - Erweiterung (verneint)
Hilfsantrag 1 - Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Wohnhaus mit gestafelten Geschosswohnungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098808.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1139/08 (Phleum pratense allergen/CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE) of 12.7.2010

Online on

26.08.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

12.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/45

Application no.

01976216.0

Keywords

Admission of late-filed request (yes)
Main request: added matter, extension of scope (no); sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Variants of the phleum pratense Phl p 1 allergenic protein

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113908.20100712

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 64 KB)
T 2000/08 () of 26.7.2010

Online on

25.08.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/00

Application no.

03732480.3

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (ja)

Application title

Anordnung zum Klimatisieren eines Fahrzeugs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200008.20100726

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 2414/09 (Impossibility of validating late payment of fee for re-establishment) of 18.8.2010

Online on

25.08.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

18.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 237/04

Application no.

05750957.2

Keywords

-

Application title

Compounds derived from lidocaine, pharmaceutical compositions, use and method of treatement, prevention or inhibition of diseases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T241409.20100818

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1441/06 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

24.08.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

97915356.6

Keywords

Inventive step - no
Costs - apportionment - no

Application title

Hair care compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144106.20100701

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1763/07 () of 6.7.2010

Online on

24.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 59/00

Application no.

95927720.3

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag, nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hilfsantrag 1, nein)
Unzulässige Erweiterung (Hilfsanträge 2 bis 5 und 8 bis 11, ja)
Klarheit (Hilfsanträge 2a, 3a, 6 und 7, nein)
Zulässigkeit (Hilfsantrag 2b, nein)

Application title

Selbstreinigende Oberflächen von Gegenständen sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T176307.20100706

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 43 KB)
T 1329/08 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

24.08.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60D 1/54

Application no.

03742875.2

Keywords

Neuer Einspruchsgrund (Keine Zustimmung der Patentinhaberin)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Schwenkbare Anhängevorrichtung für Zugfahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132908.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1661/08 () of 8.7.2010

Online on

24.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41M 5/035

Application no.

01126895.0

Keywords

Matter extending beyond the disclosure of the patent application (all requests, yes)

Application title

Process for the production of variously painted and/or decorated artefacts by means of the technique of transfer from a sublimable colour support

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T166108.20100708

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0625/09 (Commande tactile/DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.) of 21.7.2010

Online on

24.08.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

21.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G05D 3/10

Application no.

04360076.6

Keywords

Remboursement de taxes de recours - non

Application title

Commande tactile à capteurs capacitifs pour lève-vitre ou toit-ouvrant électrique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062509.20100721

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1316/06 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

97918243.3

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (oui) - amélioration démontrée - non suggérée

Application title

Compositions cosmétiques detergentes à usage capillaire et utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131606.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 61 KB)
T 0872/07 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01N 21/90

Application no.

05005396.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja - geänderte Ansprüche)

Application title

Inspektionsmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087207.20100625

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1119/07 () of 12.8.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

12.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/90

Application no.

99109539.9

Keywords

Inventive step - claims 1, 12 (yes)

Application title

Optical inspection of transparent containers using two cameras and a single light source

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111907.20100812

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0249/08 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 47/42

Application no.

99906236.7

Keywords

Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (nein)
Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Ausreichende Offenbarung (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren zur kontinuierlichen, Lösungsmittel- und Mastikationsfreien Herstellung von druckempfindlichen Selbstklebemassen auf Basis von nicht-thermoplastischen Elastomeren sowie deren Beschichtung zur Herstellung von selbstklebenden Artikeln

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T024908.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0858/08 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16J 15/32

Application no.

02006463.0

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag - nein)
Zulässigkeit eines verspätet vorgelegten Hilfsantrags (nein)

Application title

Dichtring

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T085808.20100610

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0938/08 (Subtilisin/NOVOZYMES) of 15.4.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 9/54

Application no.

99102452.2

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request 1: added matter (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

A mutated subtilisin protease

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093808.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1237/08 (Preparation of melamine/DSM) of 26.7.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

26.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 251/60

Application no.

00964775.1

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (no), obvious combination of prior art teachings

Application title

Process for the preparation of melamine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123708.20100726

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1283/08 () of 14.7.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

14.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60D 1/54

Application no.

02017117.9

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Anhängekupplung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128308.20100714

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1904/08 (Protease variants/GENENCOR) of 8.6.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/57

Application no.

98955111.4

Keywords

Documents cited on appeal - admitted (no)
Main request: inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request: inventive step (no)

Application title

Multiply-substituted protease variants with altered net charge for use in detergents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190408.20100608

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1243/09 (Acoustic ejection of fluids/PICOLITER) of 4.8.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

4.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 19/00

Application no.

05018038.9

Keywords

Subject-matter of divisional application extending beyond the content of the earlier application (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Acoustic ejection of fluids from reservoirs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T124309.20100804

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0767/10 () of 3.8.2010

Online on

23.08.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

3.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 61/04

Application no.

03756687.4

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Microporous Hydrophilic Membrane

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076710.20100803

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1293/06 (Improved pharmaceutical compositions/UPJOHN) of 6.7.2010

Online on

19.08.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/545

Application no.

97948461.5

Keywords

Inventive step (no): Effect not credible over the scope of product claim, arbitrary choice of quantity of component

Application title

Improved pharmaceutical compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129306.20100706

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0973/07 () of 8.7.2010

Online on

19.08.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07F 7/08

Application no.

02254285.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Transaction terminal apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097307.20100708

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1758/07 () of 7.6.2010

Online on

19.08.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

7.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23K 1/00

Application no.

97948938.2

Keywords

First medical use: Novelty, Inventive step (yes)
First and second medical use claims in one set of claims (no)

Application title

A method for producing a food additive, food additive, and the use of it

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T175807.20100607

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 96 KB)
T 0266/07 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

18.08.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01R 33/54
G01R 33/565
G01R 33/561

Application no.

98962092.7

Keywords

-

Application title

Rapid acquisition magnetic resonance imaging using radial projections

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T026607.20100625

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 123 KB)
T 1611/07 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

18.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 65/34

Application no.

98123250.7

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (Hauptantrag, ja)
Zulässigkeit des Hilfsantrags (nein)

Application title

Verwendung einer Elektro-Schweisseinrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T161107.20100624

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1901/07 () of 5.7.2010

Online on

18.08.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

5.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01B 7/00

Application no.

03749357.4

Keywords

Remittal for further prosecution (yes)

Application title

An EKG wiring system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190107.20100705

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
D 0012/09 () of 16.6.2010

Online on

17.08.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

16.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D001209.20100616

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0797/07 () of 27.7.2010

Online on

17.08.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 23/38

Application no.

00106533.3

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (after amendment)

Application title

Commutator of an electric motor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079707.20100727

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0097/10 () of 2.7.2010

Online on

17.08.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

2.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01T 4/14

Application no.

01810770.6

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Störlichtbogengeschütztes elektrisches Bauteil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T009710.20100702

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1682/07 (On-line control of a chemical process plant/EXXONMOBIL) of 9.6.2010

Online on

16.08.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

9.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G05D 21/02

Application no.

97953394.0

Keywords

inventive step (main request and 1. - 6. auxiliary requests - no
inventive step (7. auxiliary request) - yes
sufficiency of disclosure (7. auxiliary request) - yes
extension of protection - no

Application title

On-line control of a chemical process plant

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T168207.20100609

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 52 KB)
T 0642/07 (Chromosome-wide analysis/WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE) of 30.7.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

30.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

00959909.3

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Chromosome-wide analysis of protein-DNA interactions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064207.20100730

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1488/07 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09B 7/04

Application no.

99973509.5

Keywords

Clarity (no)

Application title

A system, method and article of manufacture for a simulation enabled accounting tutorial system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148807.20100624

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1853/07 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09B 7/04

Application no.

99973506.1

Keywords

Clarity (no)

Application title

A system, method and article of manufacture for a goal based system utilizing an activity table

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185307.20100625

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0168/08 () of 23.7.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B66C 23/80

Application no.

02022974.6

Keywords

Main Request - Art. 123(2) EPC requirements fulfilled (no)
1st auxiliary request - inventive step (yes); Art. 123(2) and (3) (yes)
Illegible document

Application title

Outrigger mounting structure of loading and unloading vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016808.20100723

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0206/10 (Procedural violation/ISTITUTO DI RICERCHE BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE P. … of 9.8.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

9.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 471/04

Application no.

03768014.7

Keywords

Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Right to be heard

Application title

Tetrahydro-4h-pyrido[1,2-A]pyrimidines and related compounds usefuls as HIV integrase inhibitors

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020610.20100809

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0501/10 (Protease inhibitors/SEQUOIA) of 9.8.2010

Online on

13.08.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

9.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 307/93

Application no.

03723624.7

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Resistance-repellent retroviral protease inhibitors

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T050110.20100809

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0293/08 () of 6.7.2010

Online on

12.08.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

6.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 69/00

Application no.

98307149.9

Keywords

Maintenance in amended form - (yes)

Application title

Impact modified carbonate polymer composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029308.20100706

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 98 KB)
T 1432/08 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

12.08.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 3/263

Application no.

99106735.6

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit - bejaht
Neuheit - Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag 1 - verneint
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsantrag 2 - verneint

Application title

Wärmegedämmtes Verbundprofil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143208.20100713

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1908/08 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

12.08.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C21C 5/46

Application no.

04741571.6

Keywords

Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - nach Änderung der Ansprüche

Application title

Verfahren zum Behandeln von Metallschmelzen mit einem Frischmittel aus Sauerstoff

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190808.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0365/09 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

12.08.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08B 37/08

Application no.

99968778.3

Keywords

Inventive step - ex post facto analysis
Inventive step - non-obvious combination of known features
Inventive step - problem and solution
Res judicata

Application title

Cross-linked hyaluronic acids and medical uses thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036509.20100414

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 139 KB)
T 0211/10 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

12.08.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65G 47/84

Application no.

07019681.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (alle Anträge): nein

Application title

Greifer, insbesondere für Gefässe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T021110.20100713

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1263/07 () of 16.6.2010

Online on

11.08.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

16.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03F 1/32

Application no.

00306917.6

Keywords

Main and auxiliary requests - inadmissible extension (yes); correct two-part form (no)
Second auxiliary request - inadmissible extension (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for an automatic predistortion system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126307.20100616

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0476/08 () of 7.7.2010

Online on

11.08.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

7.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/89

Application no.

98901263.8

Keywords

-

Application title

A detector of foreign fibres and foreign materials based on an absorption measurement of light and corresponding detection method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T047608.20100707

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 2274/08 () of 11.6.2010

Online on

11.08.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

11.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01J 5/013

Application no.

02014570.2

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Hauptantrag - Neuheit (ja) - erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Hilfsantrag - Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Selektion von Milch beim maschinellen Melken

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T227408.20100611

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1547/09 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

11.08.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A63F 13/12

Application no.

02770314.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no) (all requests)

Application title

System and method for playing a game

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154709.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0301/10 () of 2.8.2010

Online on

11.08.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

2.8.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 29/00

Application no.

05803704.5

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)
Refusal of application after a single communication - procedural violation (no)

Application title

Interactive ultrasound-based depth measurement for medical applications

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T030110.20100802

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1685/07 () of 4.8.2010

Online on

10.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

4.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F25J 3/04

Application no.

01976074.3

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderischer Schritt (nein)
Zulässigkeit Hilfsanträge (teilweise verneint)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Luftzerlegungsanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T168507.20100804

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 50 KB)
T 0046/08 (Soft tissue paper/P&G) of 16.7.2010

Online on

10.08.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

16.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21H 27/02

Application no.

97951707.5

Keywords

Inventive step - all requests (no)

Application title

Soft tissue paper having a surface deposited softening agent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004608.20100716

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2151/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

10.08.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A22C 21/00

Application no.

95202007.1

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Main request - novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for filleting the body of slaughtered poultry

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T215108.20100622

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
T 0086/10 (Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr) of 4.8.2010

Online on

09.08.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

4.8.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04F 15/14

Application no.

01994601.1

Keywords

Keine Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr nach Rücknahme der Beschwerde

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung für ein Verbinden von voneinander durch eine Fuge getrennten Estrichbereichen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T008610.20100804

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1787/07 () of 1.7.2010

Online on

06.08.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 7/04

Application no.

99102057.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: Hauptantrag (nein), Hilfsantrag (ja)

Application title

Steuereinrichtung für eine Fahrzeug-Bremsanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178707.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0993/07 (Field device management system/FISCHER-ROSEMOUNT) of 20.5.2010

Online on

05.08.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G05B 19/042

Application no.

99115001.2

Keywords

Amendments occasioned by a ground for opposition - main and first auxiliary requests (no)
Added subject-matter - second and third auxiliary requests (yes)

Application title

System for use in a field device management

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099307.20100520

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 57 KB)
T 2036/07 (Carrousel/MAASLAND) of 18.6.2010

Online on

05.08.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

18.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

01100040.3

Keywords

Added subject-matter

Application title

A milking machine for automatically milking animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T203607.20100618

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1473/08 (IKK Inhibitors/BOEHRINGER) of 26.7.2010

Online on

05.08.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

26.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 495/04

Application no.

04813233.6

Keywords

Remittal after amendment

Application title

Substituted 3-amino-thieno[2,3-B]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide compounds as IKK inhibitors

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147308.20100726

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1477/08 (ACE inhibitors/SANOFI-AVENTIS) of 22.7.2010

Online on

05.08.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/55

Application no.

00965898.0

Keywords

Main request - amendments, remittal (yes)

Application title

Use of ACE inhibitors in the prevention of congestive heart failure

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147708.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
J 0001/10 (Designation of inventor/KOVAC) of 30.7.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

30.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22D 7/12

Application no.

08106006.3

Keywords

Designation of inventor - 16-month period - reduced by earlier publication of the application (no)
Right to be heard - substantial procedural violation (yes)

Application title

Continuous cast method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000110.20100730

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0936/07 () of 16.6.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

16.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B05D 3/02

Application no.

96400929.4

Keywords

Nouveauté: oui
Activité inventive: non

Application title

Procédé de revêtement de bandes métalliques

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093607.20100616

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1003/07 () of 2.6.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

2.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16C 13/00

Application no.

00120628.3

Keywords

Zulassung verspätet eingereichter Dokumente (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Durchbiegungseinstellwalze und Verfahren zu ihrem Betrieb

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T100307.20100602

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1411/07 (Verfahren zur Herstellung von Vinylestern aus Butenoligomeren/EVONIK … of 29.6.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07C 67/465

Application no.

00103784.5

Keywords

Entscheidungsbegründung (nein)
Zulässigkeit des Einspruchs nicht begründet - wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (ja)
Zurückverweisung an erste Instanz

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Vinylestern aus Butenoligomeren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T141107.20100629

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0169/08 () of 25.6.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65B 1/04

Application no.

97917652.6

Keywords

Added subject-matter (main request): yes (point 2)
Added subject-matter (auxiliary request): no (point 4)
Oral proceedings in absence of both parties: yes (point 1)
Inventive step: reasoning of first instance decision applies also to claims amended in appeal proceedings (point 5)

Application title

Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016908.20100625

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 2287/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/06

Application no.

03078948.1

Keywords

Remittal to first instance - fresh case

Application title

Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T228708.20100622

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0244/10 (Diagnosis autoimmune/DIAGNOSTIC HYBRIDS) of 27.7.2010

Online on

04.08.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

27.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/02

Application no.

01964687.6

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (no)
Remittal to examining division (yes)

Application title

Diagnosis of autoimmune disease

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T024410.20100727

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0672/07 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

03.08.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 31/30

Application no.

96111162.2

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - yes
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Process for printing and/or laminating a metallized polypropylene film and film obtained thereby

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067207.20100519

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D

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 101 KB)
T 1133/07 (Accessing objects/FUJITSU) of 15.7.2010

Online on

03.08.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30

Application no.

01301591.2

Keywords

Inventive step - choosing object version to modify (no)
Inventive step - marking object as deleted (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for storing and accessing electronic content

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113307.20100715

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D

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 2432/09 () of 13.7.2010

Online on

03.08.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

13.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 15/00

Application no.

03727486.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Drug delivery assembly

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T243209.20100713

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0027/07 () of 20.2.2009

Online on

02.08.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

20.2.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 1/12

Application no.

99115093.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Endoscope capable of being autoclaved

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T002707.20090220

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0138/07 (Remote data facility/EMC) of 17.6.2010

Online on

02.08.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 11/00
H04L 29/08

Application no.

02021471.4

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Remote data facility over an IP network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013807.20100617

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0100/08 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

02.08.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41F 31/22

Application no.

99250278.1

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed (main request, yes)
Admissibility of late filed requests (auxiliary request I, yes, auxiliary requests II and III, no)
Inventive step (auxiliary request I, no)

Application title

Ink unit in an intaglio prining press

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010008.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 2245/08 (Master data management/SAP AG) of 22.7.2010

Online on

02.08.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

22.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30

Application no.

03794019.4

Keywords

Clarity (main request): yes
Amendments (admissible)
Remittal for further prosecution
Oral proceedings requested as an auxiliary measure - appointed (no)

Application title

Distribution of data in a master data management system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T224508.20100722

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)

July 2010

T 0981/06 (Patient monitoring system using wireless Internet/PHILIPS) of 26.5.2010

Online on

30.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

00989280.3

Keywords

Inventive step (main request - yes after amendments)

Application title

Method and apparatus for patient monitoring with wireless Internet connectivity

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098106.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1625/06 (Adaptive air interface waveform/POWERWAVE) of 17.6.2010

Online on

30.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/00

Application no.

03724276.5

Keywords

Oral proceedings held in absence of appellant
Sufficiency of disclosure (no)

Application title

An adaptive air interface waveform

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162506.20100617

Distribution

D

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1392/08 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

30.07.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 3/3463

Application no.

01402155.4

Keywords

Main request - sufficiency - no
Auxiliary request 1 - sufficiency - yes
Incomplete search - remittal

Application title

Deodorant composition and its application

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T139208.20100610

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D

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 87 KB)
T 1318/06 (Cryptographic computer interface for smart cards/MICROSOFT) of 20.7.2010

Online on

29.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

00945066.9

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no)
First auxiliary request - inventive step (no, after amendment)
Second auxiliary request - inventive step (no, after amendment)

Application title

Methods and arrangements for mapping widely disparate portable tokens to a static machine concentric cryptographic environment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131806.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1181/07 () of 19.7.2010

Online on

29.07.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

19.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16D 3/26

Application no.

01983129.6

Keywords

Inventive step after amendment - yes

Application title

Constant Velocity Joint of Tripod Type

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T118107.20100719

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1132/08 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

29.07.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E05F 5/02

Application no.

03702581.4

Keywords

Neuheit - bejaht

Application title

Türschließvorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113208.20100624

Distribution

D

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Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
R 0006/10 (Occlusion apparatus/BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM) of 28.7.2010

Online on

28.07.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/12

Application no.

00917730.4

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly inadmissible

Application title

Occlusion apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000610.20100728

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
R 0007/10 (A declotting method and apparatus/BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF … of 28.7.2010

Online on

28.07.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

28.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/22

Application no.

00914800.8

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly inadmissible

Application title

A declotting method and apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000710.20100728

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1968/07 (Different scroll modes for alphabetized list/THOMSON) of 25.6.2010

Online on

28.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 3/033

Application no.

04751839.4

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (after amendment)

Application title

Method and apparatus for navigating alphabetized text

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196807.20100625

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0878/07 (Synthetic Diesel Fuel/EXXON) of 30.6.2010

Online on

27.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/02

Application no.

96936259.9

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Synthetic diesel fuel and process for its production

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087807.20100630

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0879/07 (Synthetic Diesel Fuel/EXXON) of 30.6.2010

Online on

27.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

30.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/02

Application no.

96935878.7

Keywords

Admissibility of amendments (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Process for producing synthetic diesel fuel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087907.20100630

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0185/08 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

27.07.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/00

Application no.

00122936.8

Keywords

Wirksame Inanspruchnahme der Priorität (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Heizungs- oder Klimaanlage für ein Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018508.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 1939/07 () of 15.7.2010

Online on

26.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

15.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23Q 11/08

Application no.

03711813.0

Keywords

Claim 1 inventive step (no)

Application title

Scraper arrangement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193907.20100715

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0543/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

26.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04F 15/14
E04F 15/02
E04F 13/08
E04F 15/04

Application no.

99203328.2

Keywords

Inventive step: no

Application title

A method for laying and mechanically joining floor panels and a method for producing a floor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T054308.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1467/08 (Liquid distribution device/HALDOR TOPSOE) of 16.6.2010

Online on

26.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

16.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 3/26

Application no.

97121495.2

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no): amended claim supported by the teaching of the figures of the application as filed read in combination with its description and its claims
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Two-Phase downflow liquid distribution device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T146708.20100616

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 49 KB)
T 0639/09 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

26.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41C 1/05

Application no.

01201770.3

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed - yes

Application title

Method for making a printing plate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063909.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1934/09 () of 20.7.2010

Online on

26.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

20.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F01D 5/28

Application no.

05257289.8

Keywords

Claims - clarity - no

Application title

Corrosion resistant coating composition, coated turbine component and method for coating same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193409.20100720

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0721/07 () of 17.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65H 45/09

Application no.

02010262.0

Keywords

Inventive step (main request, second to fourth auxiliary requests, no)
Added subject-matter (first and fifth to ninth auxiliary requests, yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for producing disposable worn article or garment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T072107.20100617

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0896/07 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41C 1/10

Application no.

00202100.4

Keywords

Sufficency of Disclosure (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Direct-to-plate flexographic printing plate precursor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089607.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 66 KB)
T 1088/07 (Antimicrobial compositions/HEALTHPRO BRANDS) of 23.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 37/36

Application no.

01912896.6

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary request 4 - novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests 1 to 3 - clarity (no)

Application title

Acidic antimicrobial compositions for treating food and food contact surfaces and methods of use thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108807.20100623

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 1115/07 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08J 3/03

Application no.

00932634.9

Keywords

Amendments - allowable
Inventive step - yes

Application title

A continuous process of extruding and mechanically dispersing a polymeric resin in an aqueous or non-aqueous medium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111507.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1197/07 (DNA Intercalators/ABBOTT LABORATORIES) of 5.3.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 219/14

Application no.

04001486.2

Keywords

Main request - amendments supported by the application as originally filed (yes)
Priority - validly claimed (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no) - obvious alternative DNA intercalators

Application title

Intercalators having affinity for DNA and methods of use

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T119707.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1663/07 (Single use cleansing products/P&G) of 22.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

97945196.0

Keywords

Inventive step - main request, first auxiliary request (no)
Admissibility of late-filed requests - second and third auxiliary request (no)

Application title

Cleansing products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T166307.20100622

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1866/07 (Liquid and concentrate/MAASLAND) of 9.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

9.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/017

Application no.

02076433.8

Keywords

Intermediate generalisation (not allowed)
Essentiality test: deletion of essential features (not allowed)

Application title

A construction including an implement for milking animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186607.20100609

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1898/07 (Interferon Formulations/BIOGEN) of 17.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 47/18

Application no.

97952621.7

Keywords

Admissibility of auxiliary requests 13 and 14 - (no)
Main request and auxiliary requests 1-10 amendments - Article 123(2) (yes), Article 123(3) (no)
Auxiliary requests 11, 12 and 15 amendments, clarity (yes), novelty (no)
Auxiliary request 16 amendments, clarity, novelty, inventive step - yes

Application title

Stable liquid interferon formulations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189807.20100617

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 89 KB)
T 0502/09 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/534

Application no.

00112965.9

Keywords

Main request: thickness ration not sufficienty specified
Auxiliary request 1, 2, 3, 6: inventive step - no
Auxiliary request 4, 5: not admitted

Application title

Absorbent article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T050209.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 63 KB)
T 1716/09 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

23.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16J 15/06

Application no.

06015647.8

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag und 1. und 2. Hilfsantrag, nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (3. Hilfsantrag, nein)

Application title

Anordnung zum Verschliessen eines Gehäuses

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171609.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1800/07 (Stichplan/SIEMENS VAI METALS TECHNOLOGIES GMBH) of 18.6.2010

Online on

22.07.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

18.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05B 13/04

Application no.

98123860.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (einziger Antrag) - verneint

Application title

Verfahren zur Berechnung eines Stichplanes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180007.20100618

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0030/08 () of 18.5.2010

Online on

22.07.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 1/267

Application no.

01962510.2

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Intubation Instrument

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003008.20100518

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0434/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

22.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 27/122

Application no.

02023624.6

Keywords

Late-filed claims not admitted
No allowable text agreed upon by the Appellants

Application title

Catalysts containing cooper and magnesium for oxychlorination of ethylene to 1,2-dichloroethane

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T043408.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0678/08 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

22.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 65/02

Application no.

96935122.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Method for applying articles to a carton surface

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067808.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0737/08 () of 17.6.2010

Online on

22.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E03B 7/04

Application no.

00104894.1

Keywords

Appellant I - licensee - admissible appeal (no)
Appellant II - patent proprietor - admissible appeal (yes)
Appellant III - transfer of rights (no) - admissible appeal (no)
Main request - novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests, first to fourth - novelty (no)
Auxiliary request, fifth - inventive step (no)

Application title

Parallel-fed nonstagnant integrated water distribution network for domestic water and fire sprinkler application

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073708.20100617

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0886/07 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

21.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 22/12

Application no.

96942834.1

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Zinc phosphate conversion coating compositions and process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088607.20100527

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 103 KB)
T 1667/07 (Dendritic cells/ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY) of 2.3.2010

Online on

21.07.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 5/08

Application no.

97907592.6

Keywords

Fresh grounds for opposition - disregarded
Documents E11, E12, E13 - disregarded
Claims as granted - sufficiency of disclosure - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Method and compositions for obtaining mature dendritic cells

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T166707.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 120 KB)
T 2005/07 (Basisstation in Flugzeug/ROHDE & SCHWARZ) of 7.7.2010

Online on

21.07.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

7.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04B 7/185

Application no.

98120494.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Haupt- und Hilfsanträge) - verneint

Application title

System zur Benutzung von Mobiltelefonen in einem Verkehrsflugzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200507.20100707

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0996/09 () of 16.6.2010

Online on

21.07.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

16.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/10

Application no.

95911826.6

Keywords

Right to be heard violated (yes)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Insufficiently reasoned decision (yes)
Remittal to the first instance (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

DNA mutagenesis by random fragmentation and reassembly

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099609.20100616

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1052/07 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 19/24

Application no.

01983519.8

Keywords

Inventive step (main request and first auxiliary request): no - obvious design option
Inventive step (second auxiliary request): yes - non obvious modification

Application title

Carbamate Condensation Unit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105207.20100428

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1233/07 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 7/10

Application no.

98916888.5

Keywords

Neuheit (nein)

Application title

Tragbarer Datenträger und Verfahren zu dessen kryptographisch gesicherten Benutzung mit austauschbaren kryptographischen Schlüsseln

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123307.20100610

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0928/08 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 71/00

Application no.

99115850.2

Keywords

Zulassung ins Verfahren des in Artikel 100 c) EPÜ genannten Einspruchsgrunds: ja
Änderungen (Haupt- bzw. Hilfsantrag): unzulässig

Application title

Transporteinheit für Dämmstoffplatten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092808.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0196/09 () of 18.6.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

18.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B67D 5/56

Application no.

00922107.8

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Dual dispense container having cloverleaf orifice

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T019609.20100618

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1091/09 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 9/10

Application no.

02077013.7

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request - filed during oral proceedings - not admitted

Application title

Vacuum cleaning apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109109.20100519

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1271/09 (Expression eines Gens/ALNYLAM) of 19.5.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C12N 15/11

Application no.

02003683.6

Keywords

Hauptantrag: Zulässigkeit der Änderungen (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Medikament zur Hemmung der Expression eines vorgegebenen Gens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T127109.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1697/09 () of 31.5.2010

Online on

20.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

31.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 65/46

Application no.

03763970.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

WATER SOLUBLE CONTAINER

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T169709.20100531

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0135/07 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 9/00

Application no.

02789726.3

Keywords

Novelty - yes (after amendment)

Application title

User equipment (UE) having a hybrid parallel/serial bus interface

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013507.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0137/07 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 9/00

Application no.

02804002.0

Keywords

Novelty - no

Application title

Method of transferring data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013707.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0309/07 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/32

Application no.

97915125.5

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Low residue antiperspirant stick composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T030907.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0699/07 (Glyphosate HPPD inhibiting herbicide/BAYER) of 25.2.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 57/20

Application no.

98965689.7

Keywords

Admission of documents and request alleged to be late filed (yes)
Oral submission of accompanying person (no)
All requests: inventive step (no) - obvious alternatives

Application title

Method of controlling weeds in transgenic crops

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069907.20100225

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 58 KB)
T 0736/07 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G08G 1/123

Application no.

03791017.1

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Traffic scheduling system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073607.20100506

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1135/07 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07B 17/02

Application no.

98106454.6

Keywords

Novelty - inventive step - after amendment (yes)

Application title

Electronic postage meter system having plural clock systems providing enhanced security

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113507.20100610

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1247/07 () of 20.5.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07B 17/00

Application no.

99105478.4

Keywords

Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz (ja - nach Änderung)

Application title

Frankiermaschine mit separat gespeichertem Softwareportomodul

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T124707.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 17 KB)
T 1280/07 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/24

Application no.

99307392.3

Keywords

Claims - clarity (no)

Application title

Splicing information streams

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128007.20100608

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1603/07 () of 1.6.2010

Online on

19.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

1.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

00121718.1

Keywords

-

Application title

Festigende Haarreinigungsmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160307.20100601

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0220/05 () of 17.6.2010

Online on

16.07.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 9/804

Application no.

96106436.7

Keywords

Inventive step (no for all requests)
Admissibility of a document filed in reply to the statement of grounds of appeal (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for receiving and/or reproducing digital signals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022005.20100617

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 0437/07 (Electrochemical cell/RAYOVAC CORP.) of 17.6.2010

Online on

16.07.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01M 4/24

Application no.

02731829.4

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - evidence for improvement in the application in suit

Application title

Ionically conductive additive for zinc-based anode in alkaline electrochemical cells

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T043707.20100617

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 2027/07 (Fine filter medium/DONALDSON) of 26.3.2010

Online on

16.07.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 46/12

Application no.

01968055.2

Keywords

Main request: amendments directly and unambiguously derivable from application as filed: Remittal (yes)

Application title

Filter structure with two or more layers of fine fiber having extended useful service life

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T202707.20100326

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 171 KB)
T 0281/08 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

16.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04C 2/16

Application no.

02012159.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit verspätet vorgebrachter Beweismittel (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Grossformatige OSB-Platte mit verbesserten Eigenschaften, insbesondere für den Baubereich

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T028108.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0801/08 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

16.07.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 65/40

Application no.

01917387.1

Keywords

Novelty (main request, no; auxiliary request, yes)
Inventive step (auxiliary request, no)

Application title

Joined profile sections, apparatus and method for joining profile sections

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080108.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0699/06 (Morphogenesis/STRYKER) of 29.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/17

Application no.

92910260.6

Keywords

Change of date of oral proceedings - (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure - main request and auxiliary requests 1-14 - (no)

Application title

Protein-Induced Morphogenesis

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069906.20100629

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1140/07 () of 10.5.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

10.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 1/00

Application no.

98949238.4

Keywords

Extended subject-matter - (yes)

Application title

Endoscope with single-use cartridge for the invagination of endoscopic tubes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T114007.20100510

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1189/07 () of 29.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

29.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H05K 9/00

Application no.

97933819.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: Hauptantrag und Hilfsantrag I (verneint), Hilfsantrag II (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zum Abschirmen einer elektrischen oder elektronischen Schaltung sowie Abschirmkappe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T118907.20100629

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0065/08 (Pearlescent pigment/BASF CATALYSTS LLC) of 11.5.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C04B 14/20

Application no.

97905799.9

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no - improvement foreseable in view of prior art teaching
Reimbursement of appeal fee: no

Application title

Improved pearlescent pigment for exterior use

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T006508.20100511

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0466/08 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 13/66

Application no.

03011200.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Feststellbremsanlage und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Feststellbremsanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T046608.20100610

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 69 KB)
T 0950/08 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22D 17/20

Application no.

01830624.1

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Cold chamber die-casting piston

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095008.20100624

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1257/08 () of 7.7.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

7.7.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F04D 29/16

Application no.

99116423.7

Keywords

Correction of decision by re-issue (no)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Centrifugal compressor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125708.20100707

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1738/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61F 13/15

Application no.

01925367.3

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja - nach Änderungen)

Application title

Absorbierender Hygieneartikel zum einmaligen Gebrauch

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173808.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0733/09 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

15.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F02B 75/04

Application no.

01118379.5

Keywords

Inventive step - yes

Application title

Internal combustion engine with variable compression ratio mechanism

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073309.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1976/07 () of 8.7.2010

Online on

14.07.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01N 21/21

Application no.

00126446.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja - geänderte Ansprüche)

Application title

Fotoelektrische Messvorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T197607.20100708

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0639/08 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

14.07.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60B 3/04

Application no.

02011918.6

Keywords

Verspätet vorgelegtes Dokument (nicht zugelassen)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Fahrzeugrad, insbesondere für Personenkraftwagen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063908.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0934/07 () of 21.4.2010

Online on

13.07.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

21.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 5/20

Application no.

00310238.1

Keywords

Inventive step - all requests (no)

Application title

Optical low-pass filter, and image sensing unit and apparatus using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093407.20100421

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0034/08 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

13.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F23Q 7/00

Application no.

00987035.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Antrags: bejaht
Mangelnde Neuheit (kein klares unterscheidendes Merkmal)

Application title

Glühstiftkerze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003408.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 43 KB)
T 1117/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

13.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65G 47/51

Application no.

05077025.4

Keywords

Zurückverweisung - ja, nach Anspruchsänderung

Application title

Speichereinrichtung mit variabler Speicherkapazität

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111708.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1155/08 () of 8.7.2010

Online on

13.07.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

8.7.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B22D 11/00
B22D 11/06
B22D 2/00

Application no.

04763467.0

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit der Erfindung - unzumutbarer Aufwand

Application title

Verfahren zur Vorhersage und Steuerung der Vergiessbarkeit von Flüssigstahl

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115508.20100708

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1192/08 () of 28.6.2010

Online on

13.07.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

28.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 85/10

Application no.

01272208.8

Keywords

Late filed document: not admitted
Inventive step: yes

Application title

A blank for rigid hinge-lid type wrappers for tabacco products and a procedure for manufacturing such wrappers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T119208.20100628

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1713/07 (Logical routing system/OPENDESIGN) of 18.5.2010

Online on

12.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 29/12

Application no.

02720981.6

Keywords

Inventive step - main and auxiliary request (no)

Application title

Logical routing system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171307.20100518

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1788/07 (Data allocation within a noncontiguous channel/MOTOROLA) of 9.6.2010

Online on

12.07.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

9.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 27/26

Application no.

01981670.1

Keywords

Clarity and Inventive step (no)

Application title

Data allocation for multicarrier transmission

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178807.20100609

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0124/08 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

12.07.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 1/00

Application no.

98401124.7

Keywords

No text agreed by the patentee - Revocation of the patent

Application title

Chocolate formulation process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T012408.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
J 0008/07 (Verfahrenssprache/MERIAL) of 8.12.2008

Online on

09.07.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

8.12.2008

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Verfahrenssprache - Wahl der Sprache beim Eintritt einer PCT-Anmeldung in die regionale Phase - Verwendung einer anderen Amtssprache als der Verfahrenssprache durch das EPA im Rahmen des schriftlichen Verfahrens

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2008:J000807.20081208

Distribution

A

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 55 KB)
J 0008/07 (Language of the proceedings/MERIAL) of 8.12.2008

Online on

09.07.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

8.12.2008

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Language of the proceedings - choice of language when a PCT application enters the regional phase - use by the EPO in written proceedings of an official language other than that of the proceedings

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2008:J000807.20081208

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A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
J 0008/07 (Langue de la procédure/ MERIAL) of 8.12.2008

Online on

09.07.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

8.12.2008

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Langue de la procédure - choix de la langue lors de l'entrée dans la phase régionale d'une demande PCT - utilisation par l'OEB d'une langue officielle autre que la langue de la procédure dans le cadre de la procédure écrite

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2008:J000807.20081208

Distribution

A

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 55 KB)
J 0008/07 (Langue de la procédure) of 1.7.2010

Online on

09.07.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

1.7.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Langue de la procédure - Suite à donner à l'issue de la décision de la Grande Chambre de recours
Renvoi à l'instance du premier degré afin de poursuivre la procédure (oui)

Application title

Vaccin contre le virus de la fièvre du Nil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000807.20100701

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 31 KB)
J 0008/07 (langue de la procédure/ MERIAL.) of 8.12.2008

Online on

09.07.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

8.12.2008

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Langue de la procédure - choix de la langue lors de l'entrée dans la phase régionale d'une demande PCT - utilisation par l'OEB d'une langue officielle autre que la langue de la procédure dans le cadre de la procédure écrite

Application title

Vaccin contre le virus de la fièvre du Nil.

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2008:J000807.20081208

Distribution

A

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 62 KB)
T 0461/06 () of 11.6.2010

Online on

08.07.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

11.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/00

Application no.

00937631.0

Keywords

Amendments admitted in oral proceedings (yes)
Novelty (main request) (no)
Inventive step (auxiliary request) (no)

Application title

A system for acquiring and processing broadcast programs and program guide data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T046106.20100611

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1548/08 () of 8.4.2010

Online on

08.07.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

8.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/16

Application no.

99304229.0

Keywords

Novelty (no)
Admissibility of new requests (no)
Substantial procedural violation (no)
Referral to Enlarged Board of Appeal (no)

Application title

Intraocular lens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154808.20100408

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1682/08 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

08.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 9/10

Application no.

00955952.7

Keywords

Änderungen - zulässig
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Schweissgerät mit Kommunikationsschnittstelle und Verfahren zum Betreiben des Schweissgerätes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T168208.20100506

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0365/07 () of 9.6.2010

Online on

07.07.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

9.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/12

Application no.

97925141.0

Keywords

Remittal - yes: Highly relevant document

Application title

Aerosol Formulations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036507.20100609

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0716/07 (Distillation of N-vinylpyrrolidone/NIPPON SHOKUBAI) of 5.5.2010

Online on

06.07.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 207/26

Application no.

00309265.7

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - the comparison between an example of the prior art with those of the patent shows an unexpected effect

Application title

Process for recovering N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071607.20100505

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 55 KB)
T 2042/07 () of 3.5.2010

Online on

06.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

3.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/29

Application no.

99965762.0

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description - (yes) after amendment
Inventive step - (yes) after amendment

Application title

Efficient iterative decoding

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204207.20100503

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0658/08 (Network interface unit/UNISYS) of 25.6.2010

Online on

06.07.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/533

Application no.

01959540.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Network interface unit having an embedded services processor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T065808.20100625

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1438/05 (Verfahren zum Herstellen von konischen Filterelementen/HYDAC PROCESS … of 27.4.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B01D 29/48

Application no.

03008132.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja): Vereinfachung des Verfahrens; technische Lösung nicht naheliegend

Application title

Verfahren zum Herstellen von konischen Filterelementen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143805.20100427

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0233/06 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

99401699.6

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Compositions cosmétiques détergentes et utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T023306.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 71 KB)
T 0708/07 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/06

Application no.

99952949.8

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal (yes)
Extended subject-matter (no)
Novelty (yes)

Application title

Longitudinally flexible expandable stent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T070807.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1214/07 () of 22.4.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G08C 19/02

Application no.

95108008.4

Keywords

Neuheit - nein (Hauptantrag, erster und zweiter Hilfsantrag)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein (dritter Hilfsantrag)

Application title

Anordnung zur leitungsgebundenen Energieversorgung eines Signalgebers vom Signalempfänger

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121407.20100422

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0170/08 (Desinfecting compositions/RECKITT BENCKISER LTD.) of 26.2.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 31/04

Application no.

02715585.2

Keywords

Main and First Auxiliary Request: Amendments - supported by the application as originally filed (no)

Application title

Method and compositions for desinfecting hard surfaces

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T017008.20100226

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0299/08 (Seifenprodukt/BEIERSDORF) of 11.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

11.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

01116510.7

Keywords

Hauptantrag: erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Hilfsantrag: nicht zu berücksichtigen

Application title

Geformtes Seifenprodukt, enthaltend Talkum, eine oder mehrere Fettsäuren in Form ihrer Alkaliseifen und ein oder mehrere amphotere Tenside bei gleichzeitiger Abwesenheit von Alkyl-(oligo)-glycosiden

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029908.20100611

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0738/08 () of 18.5.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66C 13/44

Application no.

03014636.9

Keywords

Zugehörigkeit eines Dokuments zum Stand der Technik - ja
Zurückverweisung - ja

Application title

Steuereinrichtung für flurfreie Förderer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073808.20100518

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0900/08 (Interfacing cordless telephone and computer/SIEMENS) of 11.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

11.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/00

Application no.

02761568.1

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

System and method for interfacing a wireless telephone to a personal computer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T090008.20100611

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0968/08 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D04H 1/46

Application no.

01913752.0

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Verbundvliesstoffen mittels hydrodynamischer Vernadelung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096808.20100527

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1078/08 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23Q 39/02

Application no.

06007281.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit einer 5-Achs-Spindeleinheit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T107808.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1232/08 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/00

Application no.

02019680.4

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Mangelnde Ausführbarkeit (nein)
Mangelnde Klarheit (keine Befugnis zur Prüfung)
Mangelnde erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Fahrzeugheiz- und Klimaanlage mit kombinierter Luftmisch- und -verteilklappe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123208.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1349/08 (Hydrocarbon preparation/AGIP PETROLI) of 16.3.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 1/06

Application no.

99201230.2

Keywords

Third party, even when opponent indirectly affected in opposition proceedings, has no party status in examination proceedings
Correction of decision to grant

Application title

Process for the preparation of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T134908.20100316

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 2057/08 () of 28.5.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

28.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 9/18

Application no.

99830819.1

Keywords

Intervention of the assumed infringer
Inventive step (no) (all requests)

Application title

A vacuum cleaner

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T205708.20100528

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 2253/08 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

98402117.0

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui) : amélioration, pas de réduction ex post facto de l'art antérieur

Application title

Compositions photoprotectrices comprenant un benzylidène camphre et/ou un dibenzoylméthane et/ou une triazine et un tartrate de dialkyle, utilisations en cosmétique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T225308.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0023/09 () of 2.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

2.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23B 31/12

Application no.

02001527.7

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit in Bezug auf ein Merkmal (ja)

Application title

Bohrfutter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002309.20100602

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0147/09 () of 1.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

1.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A43B 7/12

Application no.

01963380.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Late submitted request - admitted (no)

Application title

Process for waterproofing a semimanufactured product of shoes, clothing items and accessoires, and semimanufactured products obtained by said process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014709.20100601

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 2389/09 () of 23.6.2010

Online on

05.07.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23Q 11/00

Application no.

06250541.7

Keywords

Requests not admitted into proceedings

Application title

Dust and debris extraction apparatus for power tool

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T238909.20100623

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0010/06 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/455

Application no.

97916031.4

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for displaying television programs and related text

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001006.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0351/06 () of 25.3.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

99402836.3

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui) - requête principale
Activité inventive (oui) - solution non évidente - requête principale

Application title

Nanoémulsion à base d'esters gras de sucre ou d'éthers gras de sucre et ses utilisations dans les domaines cosmétique, dermatologique et/ou ophtalmologique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035106.20100325

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 124 KB)
T 0811/06 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/24

Application no.

00986480.2

Keywords

Inventive step - no (main request)
Novelty - no (auxiliary request)
Basis of decision - opportunity to comment (yes)
Basis of decision - decision reasoned (yes)

Application title

Hardware filtering of input packet identifiers for an MPEG re-multiplexer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T081106.20100511

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1764/06 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 35/00

Application no.

01308838.0

Keywords

Novelty (no) - Definition of a parameter feature representing the only difference from the prior art - Presumption of lack of novelty not displaced by evidence - Benefit of doubt not accorded (Main request)

Application title

Photocatalyst, process for producing the same and photocatalyst coating composition comprising the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T176406.20100624

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 2030/07 () of 30.4.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02C 7/06

Application no.

96933640.3

Keywords

-

Application title

Progressive spectacle lens with progressive surface and correction of astigmatism provided on the rear side of the lens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T203007.20100430

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 67 KB)
T 0527/08 (Composition de teinture d'oxydation/L'ORÉAL) of 1.6.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

1.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

99402646.6

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui) - essais comparatifs probants - amélioration surprenante au regard de l'état de la technique

Application title

Composition de teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques et procédé de teinture mettant en oeuvre cette composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052708.20100601

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 83 KB)
T 1285/09 () of 21.6.2010

Online on

02.07.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

21.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 25/02

Application no.

04728545.7

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Vorrichtung zum Sperren der Lenkspindel eines Kraftfahrzeugs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128509.20100621

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1230/05 (Increasing energy in vivo/BIOENERGY INC.) of 28.6.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

28.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/70

Application no.

99928759.2

Keywords

Main request meets the requirements of the EPC: use of ribose for enhancing skeletal muscle performance of normal healthy subjects not disclosed or rendered obvious by the available prior art

Application title

Compositions for increasing energy in vivo

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123005.20100628

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0018/07 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03F 1/02

Application no.

00955071.6

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (after amendment)

Application title

Multistage amplifier

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001807.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0188/07 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 297/08

Application no.

99110914.1

Keywords

Opposition grounds - insufficiency of disclosure (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step - ex post facto analysis
Inventive step - different problem

Application title

Propylene block copolymer and resin composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018807.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 174 KB)
T 0537/07 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01N 33/487

Application no.

98932469.4

Keywords

Neuheit (verneint für Hauptantrag; bejaht für Hilfsantrag)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht für Hilfsantrag)
Zulassung spät vorgelegter Beweismittel und Anträge

Application title

Positionierung und elektrophysiologische Charakterisierung einzelner Zellen und rekonstituierter Membransysteme auf mikrostrukturierten Trägern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053707.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0598/07 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 5/0472
G06F 19/00

Application no.

96929409.9

Keywords

Extension of protection (no)
Added subject-matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Clarity (yes)

Application title

Heart monitoring apparatus and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059807.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0991/07 () of 30.3.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

30.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01S 7/40
G01S 13/86

Application no.

03734065.0

Keywords

Clarity (no)
Absence of the appellant to oral proceedings / right to be heard

Application title

Method and apparatus for terrain correlation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099107.20100330

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1357/07 () of 10.6.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 297/08

Application no.

98930869.7

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - yes (main request)
Novelty - yes (main request)
Inventive step - yes (main request)

Application title

Olefin polymerization process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T135707.20100610

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 81 KB)
T 1906/07 () of 25.5.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

25.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/38
H01Q 5/00

Application no.

05102854.6

Keywords

-

Application title

Antenna element and method for manufacturing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190607.20100525

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1913/07 () of 21.6.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

21.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02F 1/035

Application no.

00112822.2

Keywords

Inventive step: yes

Application title

Electro-optic modulators with integrated impedance matching

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191307.20100621

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0369/08 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 63/692

Application no.

02712108.6

Keywords

Main request - novelty (yes)
Main request - sufficiency (yes)
Main request - added subject-matter (no)
Late filed document - prima facie relevant (yes)
Remittal (yes)
Apportionment of costs (to be decided)

Application title

Flame retardant polyester film

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036908.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 80 KB)
T 1370/08 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

01.07.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G10L 15/06

Application no.

02254994.3

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal (no; inadequate substantiation of the statement of grounds)

Application title

Spoken language understanding that incorporates prior knowledge into boosting

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T137008.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)

June 2010

T 0413/07 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/32

Application no.

96937892.6

Keywords

Late-filed auxiliary requests (not admitted)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Surgical instrument handpiece and system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T041307.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1292/07 () of 24.6.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

24.6.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61F 2/14

Application no.

02711984.1

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui)

Application title

Elément correcteur de la presbytie

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129207.20100624

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 33 KB)
T 2029/07 () of 17.5.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

17.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08J 9/00

Application no.

98964150.1

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Clarity (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Microcellular foam extrusion/blow molding process and article made thereby

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T202907.20100517

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 84 KB)
T 0347/08 (Mobile telephone/NOKIA) of 15.6.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 7/38

Application no.

01305619.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter - main and auxiliary request (yes)

Application title

Mobile telephone and associated method for non-RF mode operation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034708.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1491/08 () of 4.5.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F04B 27/18

Application no.

96109417.4

Keywords

Main request - novelty (yes) - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary requests - not admitted into the proceedings

Application title

Displacement controlling structure for clutchless variable displacement compressor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149108.20100504

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0759/09 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 21/02

Application no.

04380130.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Drying-polishing machine for cutlery and the like

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T075909.20100615

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1784/09 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

01400198.6

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Nutritional supplement based on blackcurrant seed oil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178409.20100622

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1914/09 () of 21.6.2010

Online on

30.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

21.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 303/44

Application no.

01932535.6

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

A process for preparing biphenyl compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191409.20100621

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1736/06 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

29.06.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23C 9/12

Application no.

99959607.5

Keywords

Novelty (main request) - no
Clarity (auxiliary requests I, IIa, IIIa, IVa) - no
Amendments - added subject-matter (auxiliary requests Ia, II, III, IV) - yes

Application title

Production of stirred fermented milk products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173606.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0517/07 (Ultraphobe Oberfläche/QIAGEN) of 20.5.2010

Online on

29.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C09K 3/18

Application no.

99965539.2

Keywords

Änderung (nicht zulässig) - Messwert aus einem Beispiel kann nicht als neuer Grenzwert eines Bereichs verallgemeinert werden

Application title

Ultraphobe Oberfläche

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051707.20100520

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 66 KB)
T 0820/08 (Dishwasher in a sachet/UNILEVER) of 8.6.2010

Online on

29.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 17/04

Application no.

02704752.1

Keywords

Inventive step (main request): yes

Application title

Water soluble sachet with a dishwasher composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082008.20100608

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1002/09 () of 30.4.2010

Online on

29.06.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/29

Application no.

04740928.9

Keywords

Novelty, Inventive step (yes)
First medical use of a new compound in analogy to Art. 54(4) EPC (yes)

Application title

High fibre high calorie liquid or powdered nutritional composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T100209.20100430

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1354/07 () of 12.5.2010

Online on

28.06.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65H 9/10

Application no.

02023682.4

Keywords

Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Sheet member positioning device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T135407.20100512

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1498/07 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

28.06.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 47/06

Application no.

99118490.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Verfahren zur fortlaufenden Herstellung eines Verbundrohres mit einer Rohr-Muffe und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149807.20100506

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0224/08 () of 18.5.2010

Online on

28.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F21L 4/08
F21W 101/08
B60Q 3/02
F21V 21/088
F21V 21/096
F21V 5/00

Application no.

01943116.2

Keywords

Klarheit, Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit: bejaht

Application title

Steckerleuchte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022408.20100518

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 81 KB)
T 1733/08 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

28.06.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21H 9/02

Application no.

03755129.8

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Late filed amendments - not admitted

Application title

Automatic rolling machine comprising an insertion device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173308.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0528/07 (Portal system/ACCENTURE) of 27.4.2010

Online on

25.06.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

02800218.6

Keywords

-

Application title

Collaborative portal system for business launch centers and other environments

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052807.20100427

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1068/07 (Enzymatic DNA/SCRIPPS) of 25.6.2010

Online on

25.06.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

25.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

98920015.9

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary request I - added subject-matter (yes)
Auxiliary requests II and III - disclaimer
Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal - yes

Application title

Enzymatic DNA molecules

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T106807.20100625

Distribution

A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1239/07 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

25.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 6/44

Application no.

00919703.9

Keywords

Inventive step - claim 1, 13 (no)

Application title

Optical fiber ribbons containing radiation cured encapsulating materials

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123907.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1542/07 () of 21.6.2010

Online on

25.06.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

21.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/00

Application no.

00991365.8

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for the treatment of substrates

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154207.20100621

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0763/08 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

25.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/42

Application no.

02291554.0

Keywords

Recevabilité du recours (oui) : mémoire suffisamment motivé
Activité inventive (non) : solution revendiquée évidente même pour l'obtention d'une amélioration

Application title

Solubilisation de dérivés 1, 3, 5 triazine par des esters N-acyles d'acide aminé

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076308.20100415

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 91 KB)
T 1503/07 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

24.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E21B 47/12

Application no.

03076154.8

Keywords

Novelty (no)

Application title

Apparatus and method for determining a drilling mode to optimize formation evaluation measurements

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T150307.20100615

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 1628/07 (Device for sterilising a flow of water/Helmore) of 4.5.2010

Online on

24.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 2/10

Application no.

04713108.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - improvement - not obvious

Application title

A device for sterilising a fluid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162807.20100504

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1630/07 (Fabric conditioner/UNILEVER) of 28.5.2010

Online on

24.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

28.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/04

Application no.

01909667.6

Keywords

Novelty (yes): Twofold selection
Inventive step (yes): undisclosed effect

Application title

Fabric conditioning compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163007.20100528

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 2445/09 () of 18.6.2010

Online on

24.06.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

18.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H05B 6/06

Application no.

03028048.1

Keywords

Inadmissible appeal - missing statement of grounds

Application title

A device for determing the location of cooking utensils on a cooking hob

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T244509.20100618

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0875/08 () of 17.6.2010

Online on

23.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

17.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F23J 1/00
F23B 5/00

Application no.

99200062.0

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure: yes
Novelty, inventive step: yes

Application title

Apparatus and method for postcombustion of heavy ash with high contents of unburnt matter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087508.20100617

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1521/08 () of 22.4.2010

Online on

23.06.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B28C 9/04

Application no.

99109165.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit 1. Hilfsantrag - nein, nicht offensichtlich gewährbar (Punkt 5.5)
Gegenstand nachgewiesener offenkundiger Vorbenutzung - Ergebnis der Beweisaufnahme durch Einspruchsabteilung maßgeblich (Punkt 2.4.3)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit Anspruch 1 Hauptantrag - nein, naheliegende Maßnahme basierend auf offensichtlicher Erkenntnis (Punkte 4.4.5, 4.4.6 und 4.4.8)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit Anspruch 1, 4. Hilfsantrag - ja, nächstkommendem Stand der Technik keine Anregung zu entnehmen (Punkte 7.5.4 und 7.5.6)

Application title

Betonfertigungsanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152108.20100422

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 51 KB)
R 0010/09 () of 22.6.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

22.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 37/00

Application no.

95916308.0

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Apparatus for conditioning gas

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001009.20100622

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1259/06 (Anion exchange composition/DIONEX CORPORATION) of 30.4.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C02F 1/42

Application no.

97907606.4

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)
Inventive step (yes) - evidence for improvement (yes) - opponent's formulation of the problem not accepted

Application title

Anion-exchange resins with at least two different nitrogen containing ion-exchange groups

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125906.20100430

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0400/07 (Quantised soft-decision information/AT&T) of 12.5.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/18

Application no.

03100035.9

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Incremental redundancy radio link protocol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040007.20100512

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1287/07 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E05B 19/00

Application no.

02006357.4

Keywords

Late-filed documents (not admitted)
Re-filing of divisional application (no ground for revocation)
Amendments-added subject-matter (no)
Art. 84 objection (not admissible)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Key for a cylinder lock

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128707.20100511

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1448/07 (High purity oxygen production/AIR PRODUCTS) of 5.5.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 53/047

Application no.

02002051.7

Keywords

Novelty - main request (yes)
Inventive step - main request (yes)

Application title

High purity oxygen production by pressure swing adsorption

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144807.20100505

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1485/07 (Préparation du pentachlorobutane/SOLVAY) of 28.4.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C07C 17/278

Application no.

98924264.9

Keywords

Requêtes principale et auxiliaire: activité inventive (non) - pas d'essais comparatifs pertinents - reformulation du problème technique - solution évidente

Application title

Procédé de préparation de 1,1,1,3,3-pentachlorobutane

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148507.20100428

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1826/07 (Optimizing PLL phase noise characeristics/SAMSUNG) of 5.5.2010

Online on

22.06.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 27/00

Application no.

01124982.8

Keywords

Inventive step - main and auxiliary request (no)

Application title

Apparatus and method for generating transmission and reception local oscillation signals in a mobile terminal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182607.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
D 0002/09 () of 24.3.2010

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000209.20100324

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0300/07 (Roscovitine/C.N.R.S.) of 5.3.2010

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C07D 473/16

Application no.

02293256.0

Keywords

Seule requête : activité inventive (oui) - solution non évidente d'une combinaison de trois substituants spécifiques afin de résoudre le problème technique à la base de l'invention

Application title

Nouveaux dérivés de purine possédant notamment des propriétés anti-prolifératives et leurs applications biologiques

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T030007.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 84 KB)
T 0851/07 () of 26.4.2010

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 44/08

Application no.

99968431.9

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - no

Application title

Method for the production of electric energy and MHD generator therefor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T085107.20100426

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 67 KB)
T 1915/07 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/45

Application no.

03255069.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes) - main request, first and second auxiliary requests
Inventive step (no) - third auxiliary request

Application title

LOG-MAP processor for higher radix trellis

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191507.20100413

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 0598/08 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16G 3/04

Application no.

02003477.3

Keywords

-

Application title

Verbindung von als Drahthaken ausgebildeten Gurtverbindern mit einem Gurt sowie Verfahren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T059808.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1409/08 (Composite oxide/RHODIA) of 26.5.2010

Online on

21.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 53/94

Application no.

02018807.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (all requests): yes

Application title

Composite oxide, process for producing the same, and exhaust gas reducing co-catalyst

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140908.20100526

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0789/06 (Complementary coding with amplitude modulation/LUCENT) of 26.5.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 27/26

Application no.

97306510.5

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description - after amendment (yes)

Application title

Multicarrier modulation using complementary codes and amplitude modulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T078906.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1436/06 () of 23.3.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03L 7/081

Application no.

00310447.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Phase-combining circuit and timing signal generator circuit for carrying out a high-speed signal transmission

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143606.20100323

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1472/07 (Stress/LELY) of 18.5.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 29/00

Application no.

02075381.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Request for referral (no) - immaterial to the Board's decision

Application title

A device for and a method of milking an animal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147207.20100518

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 2047/07 (SPS-Compiler/SIEMENS) of 10.6.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05B 19/05

Application no.

03012097.6

Keywords

Neuheit - verneint

Application title

Verfahren zur Ausführung eines ersten Softwareprogramms, welches für eine speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung entwickelt ist, auf einem Personal Computer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204707.20100610

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0184/08 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61F 9/01

Application no.

02005281.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja, nach Änderungen)

Application title

Lasersystem für die Hornhauttransplantation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018408.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0431/08 () of 7.5.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 5/441

Application no.

98307131.7

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Improvements relating to ostomy appliances

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T043108.20100507

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0680/08 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29B 7/00

Application no.

02738158.1

Keywords

Entitlement to priority (main request, no; auxiliary request, yes)
Novelty - no (main request)
Admissibility of auxiliary request - yes

Application title

Method of compounding a multimodal polyethylene composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068008.20100415

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1586/08 () of 14.6.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

14.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62K 21/12

Application no.

02723821.1

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - after amendent
Inventive step (yes) - after amendment

Application title

Object clamp, such as for bicycle component, having at least one relief area and related methods

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158608.20100614

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1732/08 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

18.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02F 1/1336

Application no.

03254414.0

Keywords

Claim 1 (main request) - added subject-matter (yes)
Claim 1 (first auxiliary request) - clarity (no)
Claim 1 (second auxiliary request) - inventive step (no)

Application title

A vertically aligned liquid crystal display device having an optimized viewing angle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173208.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
D 0005/09 () of 24.3.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000509.20100324

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
D 0013/09 () of 15.6.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

15.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D001309.20100615

Distribution

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0972/04 (Arsenic trioxide formulations/SLOAN-KETTERING) of 11.5.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/285

Application no.

98957803.4

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes): Particular features in claims not individualised in original aaplication

Application title

Process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations and methods for treating cancer using arsenic trioxide or melarsoprol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097204.20100511

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 0799/06 (Glazing panel/AGC FLAT GLASS EUROPE S.A.) of 15.3.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

15.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C03C 17/36

Application no.

99968353.5

Keywords

Inventive step (no) (all requests) - technical solution derivable from a combination of two documents

Application title

Glazing panel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079906.20100315

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1257/07 () of 4.5.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 45/16

Application no.

98900844.6

Keywords

Novelty, main and auxiliary request (no)

Application title

Procedure and machinery for the moulding of an assembled object

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125707.20100504

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0232/08 (Microparticles of hyaluronic acid/LG LIFE SCIENCES) of 7.5.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/16

Application no.

98911246.1

Keywords

Admission of new objection of lack of novelty (no)
Main request - inventive step (no)

Application title

Sustained-release composition of drugs encapsulated in microparticles of hyaluronic acid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T023208.20100507

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0560/09 (Semi-synthetic platelet/ADVANCE HOLDINGS) of 20.1.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 24/00

Application no.

05077887.7

Keywords

Main an auxiliary requests 1 and 2: clarity of functional features (no) - no means of distinction
Auxiliary requests 3 to 5: amendments (not allowable)

Application title

Semi-synthetic platelet gel and method for the preparation thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056009.20100120

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 2009/09 (Compositions for dialysis/ADVANCED RENAL TECHNOLOGIES) of 9.6.2010

Online on

17.06.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

9.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 33/14

Application no.

99970600.5

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Buffered compositions for dialysis

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200909.20100609

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1581/07 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

16.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 6/42

Application no.

04090199.3

Keywords

Inventive step: yes

Application title

Optical module capable of facilitating release from locking state with cage which accommodates optical module

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158107.20100527

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0377/08 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

16.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02C 7/04

Application no.

04250008.2

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Multifocal contact lens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T037708.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0481/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

16.06.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B62D 33/067

Application no.

99111008.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag) - nein
Zulassung i.d. Verfahren (Hilfsantrag) - nein

Application title

Vordere Lagerung des kippbaren Fahrerhauses eines Lastkraftwagens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048108.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1313/08 () of 3.5.2010

Online on

16.06.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

3.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16C 11/00

Application no.

01921148.1

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit - bejaht
Neuheit - Hauptantrag - verneint
Klarheit - Hilfsantrag 1 - verneint
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsanträge 2 und 3 - verneint

Application title

KUGELGELENK

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131308.20100503

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 77 KB)
T 1394/06 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 59/00

Application no.

97949210.5

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary requests 1-2 - definition of parameter - clarity (no)

Application title

Polyacetal resin composition and moldings

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T139406.20100527

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1349/07 (Transparent composition in a clear bottle/UNILEVER) of 12.5.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/00

Application no.

99962197.2

Keywords

Inventive step (Main request): yes - non-obvious modification

Application title

Transparent/translucent liquid enzyme compositions in clear bottles comprising antioxidants

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T134907.20100512

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0316/08 (Morphogenetic proteins/GENETICS INSTITUTE) of 26.5.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/18

Application no.

96916513.3

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary requests I-IV - novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests V-VIII - admissibility (no)

Application title

Use of bone morphogenic proteins for healing and repair of connective tissue attachment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031608.20100526

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0940/08 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B22D 5/02
B22D 39/04
B22D 37/00

Application no.

03708217.9

Keywords

Gegenstand der Beschwerde (Entscheidungsgründe Punkte 2 und 5)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum gewichtskontollierbaren Befüllen von Kokillen an Nicht-Eisen-Gießmaschinen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T094008.20100506

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 2039/08 (Conversion of water/ZHANG) of 18.5.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

18.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/02

Application no.

02781058.9

Keywords

Amendments originally disclosed (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Remittal to Examining Division (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for converting mixture of water and ethanol into fuel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T203908.20100518

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0529/09 (Translations of claims/SONION) of 10.6.2010

Online on

15.06.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

10.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04R 25/00

Application no.

00917490.5

Keywords

Delivery of communication under Rule 82(3) (yes)
Substantial procedural violation (no)
Re-establishment of rights (yes)

Application title

Microphone for a hearing aid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052909.20100610

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0544/08 (Anzündhilfe/HÄRLIN) of 19.5.2010

Online on

14.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C10L 11/04

Application no.

03011785.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: nein

Application title

Anzündhilfe für feste Brennstoffe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T054408.20100519

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1332/09 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

11.06.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47C 27/08

Application no.

06727328.4

Keywords

Late-filed main and auxiliary requests - not clearly allowable - not admitted into the proceedings

Application title

Support apparatus with gel layer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T133209.20100429

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
J 0003/09 () of 28.5.2010

Online on

09.06.2010

Board

3.1.01

Decision date

28.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01M 8/04

Application no.

06758637.0

Keywords

Refund of claims fees (no)
Abandonment of subject-matter (no)
Arbitrary delay by Office (no)
Permission to prosecute all claims subject to payment of additional search fees (no)

Application title

Fuel cells

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:J000309.20100528

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0313/07 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

09.06.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23J 1/20

Application no.

95903813.4

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Molkenprotein-dominante Säuglingsmilchnahrung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031307.20100415

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 150 KB)
T 1967/07 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

09.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F24F 1/02
F25D 17/02
F25D 31/00
H05K 7/20

Application no.

04708354.8

Keywords

Erfinderischer Schritt (ja)

Application title

Rückkühlanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196707.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0643/09 () of 20.5.2010

Online on

09.06.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B25C 1/18

Application no.

05750249.4

Keywords

Novelty - yes
Remittal - yes

Application title

Fastening driving tool with pivotally mounted magazine and magazine therefor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064309.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0181/06 (Non-whitening compositions/UNILEVER) of 15.12.2009

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

98964508.0

Keywords

Appeal of Proprietor - admissible (no)
Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Non-whitening underarm compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T018106.20091215

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0027/07 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 1/12

Application no.

99115093.9

Keywords

Inventive step (main and first auxiliary request - no)
Second auxiliary request (not admitted)

Application title

Endoscope capable of being autoclaved

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002707.20100608

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0967/07 (Loading member/MAASLAND) of 25.3.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 5/00

Application no.

95203036.9

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

A construction for displacing feed for animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096707.20100325

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1484/07 (Carbonylation of olefins/SHELL) of 13.4.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 67/38

Application no.

01915341.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - generic disclosure not novelty destroying for specific - example from prior art cannot be modified by combination with description
Inventive step (yes) - non-obvious alternative

Application title

Process for the carbonylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148407.20100413

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0598/08 () of 8.6.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

8.6.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16G 3/04

Application no.

02003477.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - bejaht
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - bejaht

Application title

Verbindung von als Drahthaken ausgebildeten Gurtverbindern mit einem Gurt sowie Verfahren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059808.20100608

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0735/08 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 11/02

Application no.

99918667.9

Keywords

Proprietor approves no text of the patent - revocation

Application title

Process for converting oxygenates to olefins with direct product quenching for heat recovery

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073508.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 2083/08 () of 1.6.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

1.6.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B64D 29/00

Application no.

97202643.9

Keywords

Oral proceedings - right to amend (yes)
Procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Aircraft Labyrinth fire seal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T208308.20100601

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1943/09 (Fehlende Beschwerdeschrift/HUMBEL) of 31.5.2010

Online on

08.06.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

31.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07C 9/00

Application no.

05714700.1

Keywords

'Ersatz' der Beschwerdeschrift durch rechtzeitige Zahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Alles-Schlüssel bzw. Einstell-Software-Liste in Handy (Pass-Partout) für Funk-Fahrrad-Schlösser, Autos, Häuser, RFID-Tags mit Zulassungs- und Zahlungsverkehrs-Funktion "All In One Remote Key" (AIORK)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T194309.20100531

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1206/07 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

07.06.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08F 10/02

Application no.

93203496.0

Keywords

Modifications - extension de l'objet (oui)

Application title

Procédé de préparation d'une composition de polymères d'éthylène, composition de polymères d'éthylène et son utilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120607.20100505

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 49 KB)
T 1024/09 () of 20.5.2010

Online on

07.06.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66F 9/10

Application no.

99107358.6

Keywords

Neuheit - (Haupt- und Hilfsantrag 1-5: nein; Hilfsantrag 6: ja)
Zurückverweisung (ja)

Application title

Schubmaststapler

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T102409.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 81 KB)
T 2335/09 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

07.06.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 35/30

Application no.

06761819.9

Keywords

Hauptantrag - Neuheit (nein)
Hilfsanträge 1-3 - verspätet eingereicht - beanspruchte Verwendung nicht allgemein offenbart - nicht zugelassen
Hilfsantrag 4 - erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Hilfsantrag 5 - verspätet eingereicht - nicht zugelassen

Application title

Amorphe Hartlotfolie auf Eisen-Nickel-Basis sowie Verfahren zum Hartlöten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T233509.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 80 KB)
T 1080/07 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

04.06.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/44

Application no.

99111927.2

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step - no

Application title

An image display and remote control system capable of displaying two distinct images

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108007.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1370/07 () of 19.3.2010

Online on

04.06.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07B 11/03

Application no.

99906150.0

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes) - main request
Admissibility of late-filed requests (no) - first and second auxiliary requests

Application title

Method and apparatus for the validation of tickets

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T137007.20100319

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0199/08 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

04.06.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 15/08

Application no.

97104936.6

Keywords

Patent lapsed in all designated states
Termination of appeal proceedings

Application title

Laminated metal sheet and metal container

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T019908.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1504/08 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

04.06.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F25B 41/04
F16K 5/06

Application no.

04778873.2

Keywords

-

Application title

Hot gas bypass isolation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T150408.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0182/10 () of 27.5.2010

Online on

04.06.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

27.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 7/22

Application no.

04003332.6

Keywords

Decision reasoned (no)
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

Method of transferring data being stored in a database

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018210.20100527

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0987/05 (Pentoxides/CABOT) of 14.10.2009

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

14.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C01G 33/00

Application no.

96937666.4

Keywords

Admissibility of amendments (no): claimed subject-matter not directly and unambiguously derivable from the application as filed
Novelty (no): public prior use of claimed product proven beyond reasonable doubt

Application title

Niobium and tantalum pentoxide compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T098705.20091014

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
T 0809/07 (Beschichtungssysteme/LANXESS) of 15.4.2010

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C09D 5/02

Application no.

00920511.3

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (nein) - kein Hinweis im Patent, wie auch außerhalb der angegebenen Ausführungsbeispiele die in den Ansprüchen geforderte gute Dispergierbarkeit erreicht werden kann

Application title

Anstrichmittel- und Beschichtungsmittelsysteme

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080907.20100415

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0974/07 () of 21.5.2010

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

21.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

03100432.8

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag 1 und 2

Application title

Zahlungsmodul mit mehreren Zahlungskonten, Zahlungssystem und Zahlungsverfahren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097407.20100521

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1252/07 () of 24.3.2010

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08K 5/00

Application no.

99914266.4

Keywords

Amendment in the sense of G 9/91, point 19 of the reasons (no)
Main request: novelty (yes)
Main request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Methods and compositions for protecting polymers from UV light

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T125207.20100324

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 95 KB)
T 0339/08 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 101/00

Application no.

98960304.8

Keywords

Main request - novelty - no
First auxiliary request - clarity - no
First auxiliary request - added subject-matter - yes
Second auxiliary request - maintenance in amended form

Application title

Thermoplastic compositions comprising crystalline and amorphous polymers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T033908.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 221 KB)
T 0729/08 () of 7.5.2010

Online on

02.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 26/02

Application no.

00309575.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes - amended claims)

Application title

Microelectromechanical optical isolators

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T072908.20100507

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0360/06 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/14

Application no.

98903261.0

Keywords

Novelty (no)

Application title

Video signal analysis and storage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036006.20100506

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1918/07 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 5/20

Application no.

00910092.6

Keywords

Clarity (yes)
Inventive step (yes - proper selection of the closest prior art)

Application title

Ultraviolet filters with enhanced weatherability and method of making

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191807.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0564/08 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 43/26

Application no.

98941711.8

Keywords

Amendments (all requests): unallowable

Application title

Covering device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056408.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0771/08 () of 26.5.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60R 21/01

Application no.

04024966.6

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no - after amendment)
Novelty (yes - after amendment)
Inventive step (yes - after amendment)

Application title

Passenger restraint device of motor vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T077108.20100526

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1312/08 (Proteases containing detergent composition/KAO) of 30.4.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/386

Application no.

00105328.9

Keywords

Validity of priority date (Main Request): no
Inventive step (Main Request): no
Extension of protection (First and Second Auxiliary Requests): yes

Application title

Detergent composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131208.20100430

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 85 KB)
T 1209/09 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

01.06.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/71

Application no.

00119308.5

Keywords

Claim 1 (amended on appeal) - added subject matter (no)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes, failure to give reasons for not admitting amended new claims into the procedure)

Application title

Nebulizer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120909.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)

May 2010

D 0016/08 () of 17.2.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

17.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D001608.20100217

Distribution

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0640/06 (HBV particles/BIOGEN IDEC) of 26.5.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

26.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/02

Application no.

99961935.6

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Clarity (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

HBV core antigen particles with multiple immunogenic components attached via peptide ligands

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064006.20100526

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 91 KB)
T 0765/07 (CDMA system/ HITACHI) of 31.3.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

31.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04B 1/707

Application no.

04023413.0

Keywords

Divisional application: added subject-matter (yes) - main request
Inventive step (yes) - auxiliary request

Application title

CDMA communication system and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076507.20100331

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0881/07 (Antriebseinrichtung/BOSCH REXROTH) of 27.4.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05B 19/042

Application no.

98114043.7

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag und erster Hilfsantrag) - verneint
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (zweiter Hilfsantrag) - verneint

Application title

Antriebseinrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088107.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1178/07 () of 30.4.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 77/06

Application no.

02425153.0

Keywords

Admissibility of new documents (yes - prima facie relevant)
Inventive step (main request and remaining first auxiliary request - no)
Allowability of amendments (first auxiliary request - yes; second to sixth auxiliary requests - no, extending beyond content of application as originally filed)

Application title

Electrostatic charge-free container

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T117807.20100430

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 52 KB)
T 0165/08 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 21/20

Application no.

04090053.2

Keywords

Zulässigkeit (Hilfsanträge 1 bis 9: nein)

Application title

Zierelement für Abdeckkappen von Airbagmodulen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016508.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0361/08 (RNA polymerase/ISTITUTO RICERCHE BIOLOGIA) of 3.12.2009

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

3.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/54

Application no.

96916289.0

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests I, II, III, V - admitted into proceedings (no)
Auxiliary requests IV, VI - admitted into proceedings (yes)
Auxiliary request IV - added subject-matter (no), clarity (yes), novelty (yes), inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request VI - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary requests VII and VIII - remittal (no)

Application title

Method for reproducing in vitro the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and terminal nucleotidyl transferase activities encoded by hepatitis C virus (HCV)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T036108.20091203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0591/08 (Prepaid services/VERIZON) of 11.5.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 15/00

Application no.

01939825.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter - main and auxiliary requests (yes)
Clarity - main and auxiliary requests (no)
Inventive step - main and auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

System and method for providing prepaid services via an internet protocol network system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059108.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0766/08 () of 23.3.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 56/14

Application no.

00971306.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag, Hilfsanträge 1 und 2): nein
Änderungen (Hilfsantrag 3): unzulässig

Application title

Kunststofffolie

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076608.20100323

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1981/08 () of 7.5.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B64C 3/14

Application no.

01250001.3

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Zurückverweisung (nein)
Rückerstattung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Flügelprofil mit leistungssteigernder Hinterkante

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T198108.20100507

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 2013/08 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

31.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 14/34

Application no.

05819256.8

Keywords

Entscheidung nach Aktenlage (Hauptantrag sowie 1. und 2. Hilfsantrag - Klarheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit -verneint)
Erweiterung gegenüber ursprünglicher Offenbarung (3. Hilfsantrag - bejaht)

Application title

Rohrtarget mit zwischen Targetrohr und Trägerrohr angeordneter Verbindungsschicht

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201308.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 40 KB)
D 0004/09 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

28.05.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000409.20100303

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0126/06 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

28.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 27/34

Application no.

00949305.7

Keywords

Main request (Sufficiency of disclosure - no)
Auxiliary request (added subject-matter - yes)

Application title

A multilayer heat-shrinkable plastic film with barrier characteristics

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T012606.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0019/07 () of 26.4.2010

Online on

28.05.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61N 7/00

Application no.

98934909.7

Keywords

Zulassung spät vorgelegter Beweismittel (ja)
Zulassung spät eingereichter Anträge (ja: Hilfsanträge I und II; nein: Hilfsantrag III)
Neuheit (ja, alle Anträge)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein, alle Anträge)
Klarheit (bejaht für Hilfsanträge I und II)

Application title

Medizinisches Instrument zur Behandlung von biologischem Gewebe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T001907.20100426

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 61 KB)
T 0396/08 () of 4.5.2010

Online on

28.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23G 7/02

Application no.

02764705.6

Keywords

Zulassung neuen Vorbringens - nein
Neuheit - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Gewindeformer oder -bohrer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039608.20100504

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0530/09 () of 10.5.2010

Online on

28.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

10.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D05C 17/02

Application no.

00306786.5

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Carpet backing that provides dimensional stability

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053009.20100510

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0368/07 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

27.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08J 9/12

Application no.

00906213.4

Keywords

Granted claims - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Process for the preparation of flexible polyurethane foams

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036807.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 0426/07 () of 25.3.2010

Online on

27.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C07H 17/065

Application no.

00902710.3

Keywords

Requête principale : activité inventive (non)
Requête subsidiaire 1 : recevabilité (non)
Requête subsidiaire 2 : revendication modifiée (s'étendant au dela de la demande)

Application title

Procédé de purification d'un extrait de fruit rouge contenant des anthocyanosides

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T042607.20100325

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 69 KB)
T 0730/07 (Hydrogenation/ENGELHARD) of 15.4.2010

Online on

27.05.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10G 65/08

Application no.

99935183.6

Keywords

New evidence - not filed in due time
Inventive step - no

Application title

Hydrogenation process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073007.20100415

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0970/07 () of 20.5.2010

Online on

27.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

03100434.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag 1, 2 und 3

Application title

Zahlungssystem und Zahlungsverfahren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097007.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0201/09 () of 20.4.2010

Online on

27.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

20.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F01N 7/10

Application no.

03004679.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Verspätetes Vorbringen - (nicht zugelassen)

Application title

Abgaskrümmer für einen Verbrennungsmotor und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Abgaskrümmers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020109.20100420

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0751/06 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 7/23

Application no.

96112113.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
Verspätet eingereichte Hilfsanträge (nicht zugelassen)

Application title

Strangförmiges Dichtungsprofil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T075106.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0964/07 () of 22.4.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

03100433.6

Keywords

Neuheit (nein) - Hauptantrag
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - Hilfsantrag 1, 2 und 3

Application title

Verfahren und System zur Aufdeckung von möglichen Betrügen in Zahlungsaktionen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096407.20100422

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1217/07 () of 7.5.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 9/27

Application no.

01660108.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Multiband antenna

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121707.20100507

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1829/07 (Interactive applications/ZH INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS) of 20.5.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

20.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 29/06

Application no.

98307353.7

Keywords

Novelty - no (main request, auxiliary requests 1a, 1b, 1c, 2, 4)
Inventive step - no (auxiliary requests 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c)
Clarity - no (auxiliary requests 3, 3a, 3b, 3c)

Application title

Delivering interactive applications

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182907.20100520

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0344/09 () of 17.3.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

17.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62M 25/08

Application no.

01310661.2

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Amendments - opposition proceedings

Application title

Power control circuit for a bicycle electromotive unit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034409.20100317

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0690/09 (TCP offloading and uploading/BROADCOM) of 12.5.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 29/06

Application no.

03020725.2

Keywords

Appealed decision based on sets of claims which were neither submitted, nor agreed by the applicant (yes)
Correctness of the minutes of the oral proceedings before the first instance challenged at a late stage in the appeal proceedings
Substantial procedural violation (yes)
Remittal to the department of first instance (yes)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee (yes)

Application title

System and method for TCP offloading and uploading

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069009.20100512

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1482/09 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

26.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 83/14

Application no.

03728852.9

Keywords

Decision of Board without preceding communication - yes (point 1)
Inventive step: no

Application title

Low combustion aerosol product in plastic package having a reduced fire hazard classification

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148209.20100519

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1336/06 () of 27.11.2009

Online on

25.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

27.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01G 9/025

Application no.

97112098.5

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Solid elextrolyte capacitor and method for manufacturing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T133606.20091127

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0930/07 (Added liquid/LELY) of 13.4.2010

Online on

25.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 5/02

Application no.

02076949.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

A device for supplying feed to an animal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093007.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0402/08 () of 22.4.2010

Online on

25.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D04B 1/16

Application no.

01989444.3

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit - ja
Neuheit - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Verkleidungsmaterials für Kraftfahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040208.20100422

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1373/08 () of 19.4.2010

Online on

25.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F21V 31/00
F21V 17/16

Application no.

02007432.4

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung: nein
Mangelnde erfinderische Tätigkeit: Haupt- und Hilfsanträge II, VII und VIII
Nicht zugelassen: Hilfsanträge V und VI (neuer Sachverhalt)
Mangelnde Klarheit: Hilfsanträge III, IV

Application title

Leuchte mit wasserdichtem Leuchtengehäuse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T137308.20100419

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 51 KB)
T 2172/09 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

25.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F01D 25/18

Application no.

02009633.5

Keywords

Änderungen (nicht zulässig)
Klarheit (nein)
Neuheit (nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Lagergehäuse eines Abgasturboladers für eine Brennkraftmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T217209.20100519

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0279/07 (5-diol/ENDORECHERCHE INC.) of 4.5.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

4.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/565

Application no.

99924625.9

Keywords

Clarity - no: unreasonable burden

Application title

Pharmaceutical compositions and uses for androst-5-ene-3 beta, 17 beta-diol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T027907.20100504

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 1759/07 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F24C 15/16

Application no.

02026595.5

Keywords

Anträge während der mündlichen Verhandlung eingereicht: nicht zugelassen

Application title

Einhänge- oder Hordengestell für Vorrichtungen zur Wärmebehandlung von Substanzen, insbesondere Nahrungsmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T175907.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 68 KB)
T 0805/08 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B22D 11/06
B22D 11/12
B22D 11/124

Application no.

03742873.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (bejaht)

Application title

Vorrichtung zum kontinuierlichen Vergiessen von Metallschmelze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080508.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0937/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B26F 1/38

Application no.

01921302.4

Keywords

Bedeutung des Ausdrucks "am abgabeseitigen Ende des Arbeitsspalts" eines Merkmals (siehe Punkt 1.3.1)
Entgegenhaltung infolge grundlegender Unterschiede hinsichtlich Aufbau und Funktion der Vorrichtung nicht als nächstkommender Stand der Technik zu berücksichtigen (Punkte 6.3.1 - 6.3.5)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Bearbeitung von bedruckten Verpackungen o. dgl. Substraten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093708.20100318

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 50 KB)
T 1059/08 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 38/18

Application no.

03396059.2

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Hot-rolled steel strip and method for manufacturing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105908.20100511

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 70 KB)
T 1864/08 () of 19.4.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47B 88/04

Application no.

04010744.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Auszugsvorrichtung für Schrankauszüge, insbesondere in einem Hochschrank

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186408.20100419

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0739/09 () of 10.3.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 5/162

Application no.

96941916.7

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Apparatus for administrating toxic fluid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073909.20100310

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1523/09 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

21.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23B 51/02

Application no.

04026294.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Bohrplatte welche klemmend in einem Grundkörper befestigt ist

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152309.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1305/07 () of 5.3.2010

Online on

20.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/00
F23N 5/00
F22B 35/18

Application no.

99912230.2

Keywords

Clarity - main request (no)
Extended subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (no)
Late filed request - not admitted

Application title

Input/loss method for determining fuel flow, chemistry, heating value and performance of a fossil-fired system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T130507.20100305

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 90 KB)
T 0153/08 () of 29.3.2010

Online on

20.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

29.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 3/30

Application no.

95944667.5

Keywords

Novelty - fresh ground of opposition
Inventive step - No

Application title

Method of making a chewing gum products containing a liquid aspartame dispersion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T015308.20100329

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0542/08 (Vegetative Insecticidal Proteins/SYNGENTA) of 9.3.2010

Online on

20.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/32

Application no.

95935394.7

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Novel pesticidal proteins and strains

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T054208.20100309

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 108 KB)
R 0016/09 () of 19.5.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

19.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 207/34

Application no.

96924368.2

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Crystalline R-(R*,R*)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta, delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylamino) carbonyl-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt (atorvastatin)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001609.20100519

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 94 KB)
T 1098/06 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/66

Application no.

00977281.5

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Methods and apparatuses for trench depth detection and control

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109806.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0022/07 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01L 23/525

Application no.

98941230.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Halbleiterschaltungsvorrichtung und Verfahren zur Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002207.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0048/07 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 3/24

Application no.

98109570.6

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Alternator for vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004807.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0925/07 (Oil composition/INFINEUM) of 19.3.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

19.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10L 1/22

Application no.

98925600.3

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no

Application title

Improved oil composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092507.20100319

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0747/08 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23B 31/12

Application no.

01107531.4

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag) - nein
Klarheit (Hilfsantrag) - nein

Application title

Bohrfutter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T074708.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0832/08 (Maschinelles Geschirrspülmittel/HENKEL) of 24.3.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C11D 3/37

Application no.

01967102.3

Keywords

Erweiterung des Schutzbereichs (Hauptantrag): ja
Zulässigkeit des verspätet eingereichten Dokuments und der Hilfsanträge 1 bis 9: nein
Erweiterung des Schutzbereichs (Hilfsanträge 10 bis 12): ja

Application title

Maschinelles Geschirrspülmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083208.20100324

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0994/08 () of 19.2.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60R 21/16

Application no.

99910808.7

Keywords

Inventive step - (no)
Claims - clarity - (no)

Application title

Control apparatus of safety device for crew

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099408.20100219

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1705/09 (Overexpression proteins/GENERAL HOSPITAL) of 29.4.2010

Online on

19.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/09

Application no.

95931798.3

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Overexpression of mammalian and viral proteins

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170509.20100429

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1464/06 (Integral structure/DU PONT) of 16.3.2010

Online on

18.05.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 19/00

Application no.

94911620.6

Keywords

Inventive step (main and first auxiliary requests): no - arbitrary choice
Added matter (second and third auxiliary requests): yes

Application title

Integrated chemical processing apparatus and processes for the preparation thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T146406.20100316

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1904/06 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

18.05.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03L 7/099

Application no.

03716786.3

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation - yes
Reimbursement of appeal fee - yes
Remittal for further prosecution

Application title

System with dual rail regulated locked loop

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190406.20100505

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0041/07 (Metered dose inhalers/NOVARTIS) of 14.4.2010

Online on

18.05.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/00

Application no.

98950826.2

Keywords

Procedural violation - yes: decision not reasoned for each independant subject-matter

Application title

Stabilized preparations for use in metered dose inhalers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004107.20100414

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0676/07 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

18.05.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/00

Application no.

03254214.4

Keywords

Inventive step - no (all requests)

Application title

Method and system for decoding low density parity check (LDPC) codes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067607.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0722/07 () of 7.5.2010

Online on

18.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 17/32

Application no.

01949177.8

Keywords

Neuheit (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren zur Bereitstellung einer Geschicklichkeits-anforderung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T072207.20100507

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
D 0008/09 () of 11.5.2010

Online on

17.05.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

11.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000809.20100511

Distribution

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1220/04 ((teil)verseifte Polyvinylalkohole/WACKER) of 29.10.2009

Online on

17.05.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

29.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C04B 26/00

Application no.

01106303.9

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag): nein
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hilfsantrag): nein - technische Aufgabe nicht über den gesamten beanspruchten Bereich gelöst - Neuformulierung der Aufgabe notwendig - alternative Lösung naheliegend

Application title

Verwendung von in Wasser redispergierbaren Polymerpulvern in Baukleber-Zusammensetzungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T122004.20091029

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1964/07 () of 21.4.2010

Online on

17.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

21.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23C 19/082

Application no.

01310300.7

Keywords

Clarity - no

Application title

Method for preparing cheese products and process cheese bases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196407.20100421

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0362/08 () of 25.3.2010

Online on

17.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23Q 11/00

Application no.

03735417.2

Keywords

Zulassung spät eingereichter Dokumente - ja
Neuheit - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Trennung von an Werkzeugmaschinen anfallenden Spänen und Kühlflüssigkeit (Antrieb)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036208.20100325

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1338/06 (Microarray/LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY) of 3.11.2009

Online on

14.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

3.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/543

Application no.

95923921.1

Keywords

Documents (33) to (36) - not admitted
Added matter - no
Priority - no (claims 13 and 14)
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Method and apparatus for fabricating microarrays of biological samples

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T133806.20091103

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 117 KB)
G 0003/08 (Programs for computers) of 12.5.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

12.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:G000308.20100512

Distribution

A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 247 KB)
T 1402/07 () of 1.4.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

1.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 17/10

Application no.

03739752.8

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Clarity (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Solar control coating

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140207.20100401

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 94 KB)
T 1509/07 () of 24.3.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61J 1/05

Application no.

00124909.3

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Mehrkammerbehälter, mit Glucosekonzentratkompartiment und Salzsäurekonzentratkompartiment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T150907.20100324

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1520/07 () of 5.5.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01Q 1/12
H01Q 1/32
H01Q 1/42

Application no.

04704196.7

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Antenne mit Gehäuse aus Kunststoff

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152007.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1951/07 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 5/00

Application no.

01402510.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Automatic injection device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T195107.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0604/08 () of 21.4.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

21.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04F 15/04
B44C 5/04

Application no.

00987870.3

Keywords

Amendments - broadening scope of claim (no)
Inventive step - selection of closest prior art - non-obvious combination of known features - exclusion of hindsight

Application title

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060408.20100421

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1066/08 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 27/01

Application no.

04766563.3

Keywords

Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Head-up Display mit Hochleistungsleuchtdiode und durchlichtbetriebener Bilderzeugungseinheit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T106608.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1501/08 () of 23.3.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

D04H 3/03

Application no.

01420061.2

Keywords

Suffisance de l'exposé - oui
Activité inventive - oui

Application title

Produit intermédiaire composite, procédé de production d'un tel produit et utilisation à titre de matériau de moulage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T150108.20100323

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1652/09 (Preparation cells/SOLVAY) of 29.4.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 5/00

Application no.

98966693.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Preparation of cells for production of biologicals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T165209.20100429

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Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1928/09 (MIF-Varianten/FRAUNHOFER) of 7.5.2010

Online on

12.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

7.5.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C12N 15/19

Application no.

01992779.7

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Analoga, Agonisten, Antagonisten und Varianten der Oxidoreduktase-Enzymaktivität des Makrophagen-Migrations-Inhibitions-Faktors (MIF) als Immunmodulatoren, Therapeutika, Diagnostika und Screening-Agenzien bei inflammatorischen und Immunerkrankungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T192809.20100507

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T 0540/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 19/08

Application no.

98926363.7

Keywords

Amendments - agreed by Board of Appeal
Claims - clarity (yes)
Disclosure - enabling
Inventive step - (yes) exclusion of hindsight

Application title

Absorbent surgical drape

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T054007.20100223

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1486/07 () of 9.12.2009

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

9.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04F 15/04

Application no.

01920073.2

Keywords

Novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Mechanically joinable floorboards

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T148607.20091209

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0097/08 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04C 2/12

Application no.

02766572.8

Keywords

Hauptantrag - erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)
Erster Hilfsantrag - erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)
Zweiter Hilfsantrag - Erweiterung (bejaht)

Application title

Vorgefertigtes Schichtholzelement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T009708.20100413

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Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0327/08 () of 22.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16D 21/06

Application no.

04007765.3

Keywords

Zurückverweisung zur weiteren Prüfung an die erste Instanz

Application title

Doppelkupplungseinrichtung and Radiallagerungskonzept hierfür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T032708.20100422

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0936/08 () of 26.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22F 7/00

Application no.

03776924.7

Keywords

Clarity and novelty: no
Decision on the state of the file - dismissal of appeal on grounds previously communicated to the appellant

Application title

Manufacturing method for obtaining high-performance components for gas turbines and components thus obtained

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093608.20100426

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Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1960/08 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 8/02

Application no.

02768327.5

Keywords

Clarity of claims (main request and first to third auxiliary requests - no)
Novelty (main request and first to second auxiliary requests - no)
Request for remittal (rejected)

Application title

Method or surface oxidizing zirconium and zirconium alloys and resulting product

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T196008.20100304

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 77 KB)
T 2271/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04D 13/14

Application no.

00120160.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Haupt-, Hilfsanträge 1, 2 (verneint)
Vorlage an Große Beschwerdekammer (abgelehnt)

Application title

Tauchpumpe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T227108.20100318

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C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0421/09 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47J 37/08

Application no.

03736926.1

Keywords

Late filed requests: clearly allowable (no)
Basis of decisions: valid text (no)
Claims - clarity (no)
Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

High speed cooking device and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T042109.20100413

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1802/09 (Pulverformulierungen/BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM) of 28.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 9/00

Application no.

01986599.7

Keywords

Fehlende Begründung

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Pulverformulierungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180209.20100428

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C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 17 KB)
T 1882/09 (Method of coating delivery systems/ALZA) of 26.4.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 37/00

Application no.

03742313.4

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method of coating transdermal drug delivery devices having coated microprotrusions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T188209.20100426

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 2133/09 () of 6.5.2010

Online on

11.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

6.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B25C 1/08

Application no.

05712307.7

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation: yes, decision not reasoned (point 9)
Remittal: yes
Reimbursement of the appeal fee: yes

Application title

Exhaust system for combustion-powered fastener-driving tool

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T213309.20100506

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0998/07 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04F 13/08
E04B 1/80
E04B 1/76
E04F 13/04

Application no.

95106445.0

Keywords

Keine unzulässige Erweiterung
Erfinderische Tätigkeit: bejaht

Application title

Bausatz für Wärmeverbundsysteme

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099807.20100201

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1187/07 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41M 5/26

Application no.

00954632.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des verspätet vorgelegten Hauptantrags (nein)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Dämmstoffes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T118707.20100413

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1281/07 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22F 1/04

Application no.

96306602.2

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Aluminium alloy products suited for commercial jet aircraft wing members

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128107.20100413

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1408/07 (Marine cylinder oils/CHEMTURA CORPORATION) of 5.2.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C10M 169/04

Application no.

99939198.0

Keywords

Admissibility of the opposition - (yes)
Main request - Auxiliary requests 1-3 and 5-7 - added subject-matter - (yes)
Auxiliary requests 4, 8 and 9 - clarity - (no)

Application title

Marine cylinder oils containing high viscosity detergents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140807.20100205

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C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1457/07 () of 23.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

23.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16L 21/00

Application no.

99110392.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (ja)
Klarheit (nein)

Application title

Betonrohr

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T145707.20100423

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1457/07 () of 23.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

23.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16L 21/00

Application no.

99110392.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (ja)
Klarheit (nein)

Application title

Betonrohr

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T145707.20100423

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1632/07 (Reconstruction of image data/ALGOTEC) of 14.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

97909567.6

Keywords

Lack of clarity and support by the description (yes)
Lack of novelty (yes)

Application title

Data distribution system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163207.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1659/07 (TFO-Betrieb/IPCOM) of 21.1.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04Q 7/22

Application no.

96934415.9

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerden (bejaht)
Beitritt aufgrund Feststellungsklage - zulässig
Verspätet vorgebrachte Beweismittel - nicht zugelassen
Verspätet eingereichte Anträge - zugelassen
Neuheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zum Übertragen von Daten, insbesondere von GSM-Daten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T165907.20100121

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1823/07 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F21V 8/00

Application no.

01123199.0

Keywords

Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Anordnung von lichtabstrahlenden plattenförmigen Elementen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182307.20100309

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1997/07 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21C 37/08

Application no.

02292316.3

Keywords

Claim 1, novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method of producing steel pipes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T199707.20100416

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 2015/07 () of 19.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21D 13/04

Application no.

01660027.2

Keywords

Main request - novelty (no)
Auxiliary request - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for corrugating a metal foil and metal foil obtained by such a method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201507.20100419

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D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0420/08 () of 8.4.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

8.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66C 23/70

Application no.

00926524.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Teleskopausleger für ein Fahrzeug oder ein Hebezeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T042008.20100408

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D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0615/09 (5-2-5 Matrix system/SRS LABS) of 5.5.2010

Online on

10.05.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

5.5.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04S 3/02

Application no.

96309410.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter - no (after amendment)
Clarity - yes (after amendment)
Remittal - yes

Application title

5-2-5 Matrix system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061509.20100505

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1716/06 () of 2.3.2010

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/00

Application no.

98920272.6

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T171606.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0103/07 (ATP Bioluminescence/MILLIPORE) of 25.3.2010

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 1/06

Application no.

00930821.4

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for rapidly detecting and enumerating microorganisms in mammalian cell preparations using ATP bioluminescence

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010307.20100325

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 0589/07 (Détection d'altérations de l'ADN/GENOLIFE) of 17.6.2009

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

17.6.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

98925754.8

Keywords

Requête principale et Requête Auxiliaire 1 : extension de l'objet de la demande (non) - nouveauté (oui) - activité inventive (non)
Requêtes Auxiliaires 2 et 3 : renvoi de l'affaire (oui)

Application title

Procédé de détection qualitatif et quantitatif d'altérations de l'ADN

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T058907.20090617

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0868/07 () of 16.3.2010

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

04012122.0

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (yes) after amendment

Application title

Network facsimile apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086807.20100316

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0952/08 () of 2.3.2010

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 1/04

Application no.

04253497.4

Keywords

Novelty (no)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Method for preparing metallic superalloy articles without melting

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095208.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0716/09 () of 24.3.2010

Online on

07.05.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D04H 13/00

Application no.

97106878.8

Keywords

Hauptantrag: Ausführbarkeit - unzumutbarer Aufwand
Hilfsantrag: Änderungen - Einschränkung des beanspruchten Gegenstands, Klarheit der Ansprüche (ja); Ausführbarkeit - allgemeines Fachwissen
Zurückverweisung

Application title

Trägereinlage, Verfahren zu deren Herstellung und deren Verwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071609.20100324

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0118/05 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C04B 24/26

Application no.

98110334.4

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - evidence for the technical solution in the patent in suit - no pointers to the technical solution in the prior art

Application title

Process for producing a polycarboxylic acid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T011805.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 85 KB)
T 0488/05 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

97906226.2

Keywords

Requête principale recevable (oui)
Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (oui) - alternative non évidente

Application title

Composition cosmétique de fixation et de brillance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048805.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 61 KB)
T 0825/05 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 1/00

Application no.

97947937.5

Keywords

Amendments: extended subject-matter (no)
Priority validly claimed (no)
Novelty, inventive step and unity (yes)

Application title

Highly absorbent composite compositions, absorbent sheets provided with the compositions, and process for producing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082505.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0112/07 (Zirconia sheet/NIPPON SHOKUBAI) of 5.3.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C01G 25/02

Application no.

98110918.4

Keywords

Main request - admissibility (no) - late filed
Novelty (first auxiliary request): yes
Inventive step (first auxiliary request): yes - evidence for the technical solution in the patent in suit

Application title

Zirconia powder, method for producing the same, and zirconia ceramics using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T011207.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 130 KB)
T 0965/07 () of 23.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

23.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

03100435.1

Keywords

Neuheit (nein) - Hauptantrag
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) - Hilfsantrag

Application title

Verfahren und Plattform, um einen Benutzer bei einem Dienst zu registrieren

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096507.20100423

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0210/08 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 10/00

Application no.

98900555.8

Keywords

Main request - amendments - added subject-matter (yes)
First auxiliary request - filed late - not admitted

Application title

Polymerisation Process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T021008.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 84 KB)
T 0447/08 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 49/58

Application no.

01978428.9

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung - verspätet vorgebracht und nicht relevant
Neuheit - ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Blasmaschine mit an der Blasvorrichtung angebrachten Steuerventilen zur Steuerung der Blasluft

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044708.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1079/08 (Derivatives of venlafaxine/SEPRACOR) of 19.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 215/64

Application no.

00920026.2

Keywords

Remittal (yes): essential issue of sufficiency of disclosure not dealt with - technical effect in a use claim being a technical feature

Application title

Derivatives of venlafaxine and methods of preparing and using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T107908.20100419

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1126/08 (Derivatives of (-)-Venlafaxine/SEPRACOR) of 19.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 215/64

Application no.

99968056.4

Keywords

Remittal (yes): claims substantially amended on appeal

Application title

Derivatives of (-)-Venlafaxine and methods of preparing and using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T112608.20100419

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 1571/08 (Extinction du brevet) of 21.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

21.4.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

E06B 3/30

Application no.

00470016.7

Keywords

Extinction du brevet
Clôture de la procédure de recours

Application title

Système d'habillage d'éléments de structure de menuiserie de bâtiment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T157108.20100421

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1898/08 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B42D 15/10

Application no.

04739924.1

Keywords

Klarheit (nein)

Application title

Sicherheitselemente und Sicherheitsmerkmale mit Farbeffekten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189808.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 17 KB)
T 2027/08 () of 26.4.2010

Online on

06.05.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F15D 1/06

Application no.

04769694.3

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed (no)

Application title

Fluid phase distribution adjuster

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T202708.20100426

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 0601/05 (Anti-TNF alpha human monoclonal antibodies/BAYER III) of 2.12.2009

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12P 21/08

Application no.

94102560.3

Keywords

Admission of late-filed documents - (partly)
Admission of late-filed auxiliary requests 1 to 3 - (no)
Main request - sufficiency of disclosure - (no)
Auxiliary request 4 - added matter, extension of scope (no); clarity and support (yes); sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step (yes)
Right to be heard violated by (i) non-admission of parts of documents and (ii) limitation of time to speak at oral proceedings (no)

Application title

Anti-TNF alpha human monoclonal antibodies

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T060105.20091202

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 143 KB)
T 1402/06 (Constructing customized implementations/SUN MICROSYSTEMS) of 29.1.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

00309874.6

Keywords

Oral proceedings held in absence of appellant
Inventive step - main request and first auxiliary request (no)
Support by the description - second auxiliary request (no)
Remittal (no)
Deferral of substantive decision (no)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)

Application title

Mechanism for dynamically constructing customized implementations to enforce restrictions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140206.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0444/07 (Peritoneal dialysis/GAMBRO LLUNDIA AG) of 22.2.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/08

Application no.

97905534.0

Keywords

Main, first, second requests - inventive step - no: obvious in the light of the chemical similarity

Application title

Use of a solution comprising glucose for peritoneal dialysis having reduced formation of age products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044407.20100222

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 77 KB)
T 1291/07 (Ozonising water/SEGULAH) of 22.4.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

22.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C01B 13/00

Application no.

99908045.0

Keywords

Allowability of amendments (no - al requests): removal of features from claim 1 as originally filed - subject-matter of amended claims 1 extending beyond the content of the application as filed

Application title

Method and apparatus for preparation and use of ozone water

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129107.20100422

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1462/07 () of 20.4.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

20.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 5/20

Application no.

03709685.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Struktierter Farbfilter und Herstellung eines solchen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T146207.20100420

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0337/08 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 17/00

Application no.

99938676.6

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests 1 to 3: added subject-matter (yes) - no explicit or implicit disclosure of added feature in application as filed
Auxiliary request 4: not admitted into the proceedings; late filed; not clearly allowable; extending protection conferred by patent as granted

Application title

Surgical thread for plastic surgery operations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T033708.20100126

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0637/08 () of 26.4.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60G 15/06

Application no.

05017253.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Lagerung für einen Schwingungsdämpfer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T063708.20100426

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1431/08 () of 9.4.2010

Online on

04.05.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

9.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F25B 1/047
F04C 29/02
F04C 29/04

Application no.

03255489.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Remittal (no)

Application title

Screw refrigerating apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143108.20100409

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0867/05 () of 15.10.2009

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

15.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 67/00

Application no.

96304795.6

Keywords

Main Request, 1st and 2nd Auxiliary Requests - Amendments - allowable (no) - Clarity (no) - added subject-matter (yes) - extension of protection (yes) - (Aliud)
3rd Auxiliary Request - Amendments - allowable (no) - Clarity (no)
4th Auxiliary Request - Admissible (yes) - Amendments - allowable (yes) - Remittal (yes)
Referral to the Enlarged Board (no)

Application title

Permselective membranes and methods for their production

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T086705.20091015

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 111 KB)
T 0997/06 (Insulin Preparation/NOVO NORDISK) of 14.12.2009

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

14.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/28

Application no.

97928123.5

Keywords

Main request: added matter (no), clarity (yes), inventive step (no)
First auxiliary request: added matter (no), inventive step and sufficiency of disclosure (yes)

Application title

Insulin preparations containing a halogenide

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T099706.20091214

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 141 KB)
T 1916/06 () of 26.11.2009

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C14C 15/00

Application no.

99109163.8

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui)
Usage antérieur public (non)
Renvoi à la première instance (oui)

Application title

Tonneau de foulonnage, teinture et tannage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T191606.20091126

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 54 KB)
T 1929/07 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60S 1/08

Application no.

97943782.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Steuervorrichtung für einen optischen Sensor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T192907.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0121/08 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60N 2/02

Application no.

00116549.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verstellvorrichtung für einen Fahrzeugsitz mit einer Spindel und einer zugeordneten Spindelmutter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T012108.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0516/08 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 5/02

Application no.

01830739.7

Keywords

Inventive step: no

Application title

Package for pourable food products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T051608.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0878/08 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60N 2/12

Application no.

99953484.5

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes) - main and first auxiliary request
Amendments - opposition proceedings - second auxiliary request

Application title

Easy entry mid-position memory seat

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087808.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0927/08 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B28B 11/14

Application no.

01127460.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: nein

Application title

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Porenbetonkörpern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092708.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 1729/08 () of 8.4.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

8.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47H 13/00

Application no.

01109018.0

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Lagerung der Schlaufen einer Schlaufengardine an einer Gardinenschiene

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T172908.20100408

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 2296/08 () of 23.3.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47L 15/50

Application no.

99962239.2

Keywords

Neuheit - Haupt-, Hilfsantrag 1 (verneint)
Unzulässige Erweiterung - Hilfsanträge 2-4

Application title

Geschirrkorb zur Aufnahme von Geschirrteilen und Haushalt-Geschirrspülmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T229608.20100323

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1556/09 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

03.05.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 81/00

Application no.

04250377.1

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Cartridge system for the preparation of beverages and method of manufacturing said system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155609.20100427

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)

April 2010

R 0004/09 () of 30.4.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

30.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B63B 25/18

Application no.

00988834.8

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Method and arrangement for shipping reels; tweendeck and tweendeck arrangement in cargo space of ship

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000409.20100430

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0926/06 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 41/09

Application no.

97106000.9

Keywords

-

Application title

Piezoelectric vibrator unit, ink jet recording head using the piezoelectric vibrator unit and method of manufacturing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092606.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 132 KB)
T 1218/06 () of 18.2.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

18.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/308

Application no.

98201018.3

Keywords

Late-submitted material - partially not admitted
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step - effect (no, all requests)

Application title

Use of a nutritional composition for the preparation of a liquid composition for diabetics

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121806.20100218

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 114 KB)
T 1485/06 (Electronic virtual certification/CHOQUET) of 26.2.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

01949147.1

Keywords

Non-appearance at oral proceedings
Clarity and support by the description (no)
Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Electronic virtual certification by data processing method via a communication network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148506.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1900/07 (Combination composition/SIGMA-TAU) of 24.3.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 35/32

Application no.

98830156.0

Keywords

Legal frame work of the opposition
Novelty - (yes)

Application title

Combination composition comprising a L-carnitine or an alkanoyl-L-carnitine, a glycosaminoglycan and/or constituent thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T190007.20100324

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0704/08 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65G 47/84

Application no.

97918428.0

Keywords

Procedural violations and request for remittal (no - reasons point 1)
Admissibility (no - main request)
Added subject-matter (yes - main request and auxiliary requests I and II)
Scope of protection extended (yes - all other requests)

Application title

Method and device for supplying, discharging and transferring of objects, like fruits

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T070408.20091215

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 0846/08 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04D 13/02

Application no.

06015105.7

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht, nach Änderungen)
Zurückverweisung

Application title

Kreiselpumpe mit Magnetkupplung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T084608.20100304

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1022/08 (Trifunctional reagent/MITRA) of 14.4.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 39/395

Application no.

03781200.5

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary requests I to VI - added subject-matter (yes)
Auxiliary request VII - added subject-matter (no), inventive step (yes)

Application title

Antilymphoma targeting agents with effector and affinity functions linked by a trifunctional reagent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T102208.20100414

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0349/09 (Admissibility/ABBOTT) of 26.2.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/00

Application no.

92903304.1

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal - no link between statement of grounds of appeal and decision under appeal
Request to refer questions to Enlarged Board of Appeal - inadmissible

Application title

Test and Model for Alzheimer's disease

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T034909.20100226

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0167/10 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

30.04.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B66C 1/42

Application no.

06705968.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit - ja
Zurückverweisung an die 1. Instanz - ja

Application title

Hubvorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016710.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
D 0031/07 () of 27.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

27.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D003107.20100427

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 62 KB)
T 0646/06 (Next hop routing/ASCEND COMMUNICATIONS) of 3.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 29/06

Application no.

00310758.8

Keywords

Main request - Inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request - Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Route lookup engine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064606.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0795/06 (Botulinum-Neurotoxin/MERZ) of 18.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 38/16

Application no.

00943666.8

Keywords

Hauptantrag - Erweiterung (nein), Klarheit, Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Therapeutikum mit einem Botulinum-Neurotoxin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079506.20100318

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0354/07 (Funktionspläne/SIEMENS AG) of 27.1.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 9/44

Application no.

03011452.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Portierung von Softwareprogrammen auf eine Zielplattform mittels einer EDV-Anlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035407.20100127

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0506/07 (Vitrification of cells/K. FOREST) of 23.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 1/02

Application no.

99951907.7

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Main request and first auxiliary request: inventive step (no) - the embryologist would consult documents in neighbouring fields when solving a mechanical problem
Second auxiliary request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for vitrification of a biological specimen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T050607.20100323

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1499/07 (Coating systems for aqueous coating compositions) of 15.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

15.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 5/02

Application no.

01102090.6

Keywords

Main request - Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - unexpected improvement shown
Introduction of late-filed document (no) - Right to be heard (yes)

Application title

Coating system for the preparation of aqueous coating compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149907.20100315

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0025/08 () of 29.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

29.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F03D 1/00

Application no.

00991627.1

Keywords

Zulässigkeit des Einspruchs bei offenkundiger Vorbenutzung (ja)
Verfahrensmangel (nein)
Zurückverweisung (ja)

Application title

Gleitlager und Windenergieanlage mit einem solchen Gleitlager

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T002508.20100429

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0035/08 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60K 15/03

Application no.

99919230.5

Keywords

Beschwerdeverfahren eingestellt

Application title

Kraftstoffbehälter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T003508.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0652/08 () of 23.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16F 1/393

Application no.

01105572.0

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - verneint
Hilfsanträge - nicht zugelassen

Application title

Gummilager

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T065208.20100323

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1267/08 (Heizungssteuerung/WILO) of 26.3.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05D 23/19

Application no.

99122748.9

Keywords

Neuheit - bejaht
Entscheidung über die Beschwerde - Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz

Application title

Bedarfsgerechte Wärmeübertragerregelung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126708.20100326

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1711/08 () of 8.10.2009

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

8.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 8/41

Application no.

02716801.2

Keywords

-

Application title

Haarbehandlungsmittel mit Carnitintartrat

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T171108.20091008

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 92 KB)
T 2254/08 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 41/62

Application no.

03735804.1

Keywords

Request to remove documents from file inspection: not allowed
Novelty: yes (all requests)
Inventive step: no (main and first to fourth auxiliary requests), yes (fifth auxiliary request)

Application title

Liquid container closure assembly

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T225408.20100211

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 62 KB)
T 1446/09 () of 20.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

20.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62M 9/12

Application no.

02025030.4

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Bicycle derailleur

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144609.20100420

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1860/09 () of 20.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

20.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 6/00

Application no.

04820330.1

Keywords

Novelty: no

Application title

Clip for fixing a light source around an edge of a panel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186009.20100420

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1919/09 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

29.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 8/02

Application no.

02027911.3

Keywords

Fehlende Begründung

Application title

Schaumförmige Haarbehandlungsmittel mit einem Salzgehalt von 0,5 bis 20 Gew.%

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191909.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0503/07 (Epoxydation/SOLVAY) of 11.12.2009

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C07D 301/12

Application no.

01953991.5

Keywords

Requêtes principale et subsidiaire 3 : nouveauté (non)
Requêtes subsidiaires 1 et 4 : nouveauté (oui) - divulgation spécifique
Requêtes subsidiaires 1, 2, 4, 5 : activité inventive (non) - solution alternative évidente

Application title

Procédé de fabrication d'oxiranne

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T050307.20091211

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 67 KB)
T 0510/07 () of 16.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02H 7/122

Application no.

00119511.4

Keywords

Inadmissible extension (yes)

Application title

Motor drive unit and method of detecting malfunction of the motor drive unit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051007.20100316

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 61 KB)
T 0563/07 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 1/56

Application no.

00308382.1

Keywords

Lack of novelty - yes

Application title

Analog to digital converter using asynchronously swept thermometer codes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056307.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0741/07 (Detecting device/LELY) of 16.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 5/02

Application no.

02075755.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Remittal

Application title

A feed metering device and a method of supplying fodder and/or drink in metered portions to an animal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T074107.20100316

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1146/07 (Process for depolymerizing carpet waste/ALLIEDSIGNAL INC. and … of 22.1.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

22.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 201/12

Application no.

96943716.9

Keywords

Late filed request: admitted (no new issue raised)
Main request: amendments - supported by application as filed (no)
First auxiliary request: novelty (yes) - inventive step (yes) - non-obvious solution

Application title

Process for depolymerizing nylon-containing waste to form caprolactam by superheated steam in the absence of catalysts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T114607.20100122

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1449/07 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

E05B 49/00

Application no.

00403546.5

Keywords

Faits et preuves produits tardivement - admis (oui)
Requête subsidiaire soumise tardivement - recevable (oui)
Nouveauté - Requête principale (oui)
Activité inventive - Requête principale (non), requête subsidiaire (oui)

Application title

Système de sécurité d'un ouvrant de véhicule automobile équipé de commutateurs sans actionnement mécanique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T144907.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 49 KB)
T 0562/08 () of 16.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16L 11/08

Application no.

01901114.7

Keywords

Admissibility of late filed submissions - no
Novelty - yes

Application title

Flexible, armoured pipe and use of same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056208.20100316

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1264/08 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41M 5/40

Application no.

98957128.6

Keywords

Novelty (main request, no)
Sufficiency (first auxiliary request, yes)
Inventive step (first auxiliary request, yes)

Application title

Biaxially oriented polyester film for thermal transfer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T126408.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1791/08 (Natriuretic peptides/SHIONOGI) of 11.3.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/48

Application no.

98911128.1

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method for inhibiting decomposition of natriuretic peptides and improved method for assaying natriuretic peptides with the use of the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T179108.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1877/08 (Refrigerants/E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY) of 23.2.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09K 5/04

Application no.

93111181.9

Keywords

Transfer of opposition (no); Appeal admissible (yes)
Priority (no): overlapping ranges of numerical values - no basis in priority document
Inventive step (no) - purported improvement not shown - arbitrary selection within the ambit of closest prior art

Application title

Near-azeotropic blends for use as refrigerants

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T187708.20100223

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1992/08 () of 28.4.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

28.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F21V 29/00
F21V 31/00
F21V 15/00
A42B 1/24
F21Y 101/02
H01L 33/00

Application no.

03747166.1

Keywords

Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)
Refund of annual rewewal fee (no)

Application title

Lighting apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T199208.20100428

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 2002/09 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

28.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61Q 5/12

Application no.

04818772.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Hair conditioning compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T200209.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1294/06 () of 1.12.2008

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

1.12.2008

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/00

Application no.

97929307.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (vereint)

Application title

Verwendung von Hydrogelbildnern und Mittel zur Behandlung keratinischer Fasern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2008:T129406.20081201

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1298/06 (Stratified phase-separated composite/KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS … of 11.3.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09K 19/54

Application no.

01270580.2

Keywords

Amendments allowable (yes)
Claims substantially amended on appeal - fresh case - remittal

Application title

Stratified phase-separated composite comprising a photo-ploymerization dye

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T129806.20100311

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1423/07 (Cyclic Amine derivative/BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GmbH) of 19.4.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

19.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/55

Application no.

03771064.7

Keywords

Main request: refusal of the application for double patenting - (no)
No basis in the EPC

Application title

Use of a specific cyclic amine derivative or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the treatment or prevention of heart failure

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T142307.20100419

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1609/07 (Delivery System for Hydrophobic Drugs/R.P. SCHERER TECHNOLOGIES, INC … of 5.3.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/48

Application no.

02001663.0

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary request 1 - novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests 2-5 - sufficiency (no): the tests in the original application, which allow to determine whether a given hydrophobic surfactant meets the funtional definition as claimed, are only applicable to a preferred class of hydrophobic surfactants, but not to hydrophobic surfactants in their entirety
Auxiliary request 6 - clarity (no): percentages do not add up to 100%
Auxiliary request 7 - remittal (yes): undecided issues

Application title

Delivery system for hydrophobic drugs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160907.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1735/07 () of 15.4.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

15.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 5/20

Application no.

00906003.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes - after amendment)

Application title

Adhesion layer for metal oxide UV filters

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173507.20100415

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0714/08 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

96400115.0

Keywords

Requête principale et subsidiaire 1 : modifications non admissibles : restrictions aboutissant à des combinaisons particulières de composés non divulguées telles
Requête subsidiaire 2 : modifications non admissibles : généralisation d'exemple

Application title

Composition de teinture d'oxydation des fibres kératiniques et procédé de teinture mettant en oeuvre cette composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071408.20100304

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 83 KB)
T 0240/09 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

27.04.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 9/32

Application no.

00974150.5

Keywords

Geändertes Vorbringen (neuer Antrag) in der mündlichen Vorhandlung (zugelassen)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Antrag auf Aufnahme einer Erklärung in die Niederschrift über die mündliche Verhandlung (abgelehnt)

Application title

Festlegen und/oder feststellen von Benutzerberechtigungen mittels eines Transponders, einer Fingerabdruckerkennung oder dergleichen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T024009.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0684/06 () of 12.4.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

12.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/39

Application no.

99308371.6

Keywords

Insufficiency of disclosure - (yes)

Application title

Reduced-state device and method for decoding data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068406.20100412

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1387/06 () of 20.1.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 220/04

Application no.

95650033.4

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - expost facto analysis

Application title

High performance alkali - swellable rheological additives for aqueous systems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T138706.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 205 KB)
T 0282/07 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/06

Application no.

98921398.8

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Hair treatment compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T028207.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1273/07 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01J 1/00

Application no.

98949658.3

Keywords

Inventive step - no (appeal dismissed)

Application title

Portable light source and system for use in leak detection

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T127307.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0520/08 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B22D 11/06
B22D 11/14

Application no.

00967707.1

Keywords

Änderungen - Anspruchserweiterung (verneint)
Stand der Technik - öffentliche Zugänglichkeit eines Prioritätsdokuments (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Bandgiessmaschine zur Erzeugung eines Metallbandes sowie Verfahren zur Steuerung derselben

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052008.20100311

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0813/08 () of 9.4.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

9.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 6/16

Application no.

04714200.5

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Method of making a spun optical fiber with low polarization mode dispersion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T081308.20100409

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 83 KB)
T 1623/09 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 31/00

Application no.

03748820.2

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Vanadium catalysts and a process for the direct conversion of methane into acetic acid

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T162309.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 2250/09 () of 13.4.2010

Online on

26.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 29/08

Application no.

05251480.9

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Zeolite Y alkylation catalysts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T225009.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0956/07 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

25.04.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C21D 9/46

Application no.

96944361.3

Keywords

Clarity of amendments (main and first auxiliary request - no)
Novelty (second auxiliary request - no; third auxiliary request - yes)
Amendments (third auxiliary request, numerical range - allowable)
Inventive step (third auxiliary request - yes)

Application title

Process and apparatus to enhance the paintbake response and aging stability of aluminum sheet materials and product therefrom

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095607.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1325/06 (Microgranules d'oméprazole/ETHYPHARM) of 25.3.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 31/44

Application no.

98942718.2

Keywords

La requête principale soumise en procédure de recours satisfait aux dispositions de la CBE

Application title

Microgranules d'oméprazole gastroprotéges, procédé d'obtention et préparations pharmaceutiques

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132506.20100325

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0168/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/00

Application no.

03763495.3

Keywords

Added subject-matter - no (after amendment)
Remittal for further prosecution

Application title

Bit-interleaved coded modulation using low density parity check (LPDC) codes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016807.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 81 KB)
T 0185/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03F 3/45

Application no.

00930753.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Compensation mechanism for compensating bias levels of an operation circuit in response to supply voltage changes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T018507.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0600/07 (Waschmitteladditiv/HENKEL) of 2.3.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C11D 11/00

Application no.

99956028.7

Keywords

Hauptantrag, erster und zweiter Hilfsauftrag: unzulässige Änderung nach Artikel 123(2) (ja)
Dritter Hilfsantrag: Zulässigkeit der Änderungen, Ausführbarkeit, Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Wasch- und Reinigungsmitteladditiv und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060007.20100302

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0752/07 (Coated enzyme granules/NOVOZYMES A/S) of 10.3.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/386

Application no.

99927738.7

Keywords

Late-filed document admitted in proceedings
Late-filed requests not admitted in proceedings
Validity of priority (no)
Novelty - main request (no)
Inventive step - auxiliary request (no)

Application title

A new improved enzyme containing granule

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T075207.20100310

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1084/07 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G08B 13/181

Application no.

97938515.0

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes) main request
Insufficiency of disclosure (no)
Novelty - Inventive step - (yes) as maintained

Application title

Magnetomechanical electronic article surveillance marker with low-coercivity bias element

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T108407.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 67 KB)
T 0321/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23K 9/04

Application no.

99941764.5

Keywords

Admissibility of amendments - yes
Novelty and inventive step - yes

Application title

Process for manufacturing pipes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T032108.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1032/08 (Damp cleansing product/UNILEVER) of 5.3.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

02750899.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes): experimental evidence on a composition not comparable with the prior art
Inventive step (yes): teaching of the prior art leading away from the invention

Application title

Damp cleansing wipe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103208.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 1822/09 () of 14.4.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

14.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/37

Application no.

02752548.4

Keywords

Reimbursement of the appeal fee after withdrawal of the appeal (yes)

Application title

Fabric care systems for providing anti-wrinkle benefits to fabric

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T182209.20100414

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 2470/09 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

23.04.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 29/78

Application no.

98956064.4

Keywords

No statement of grounds filed

Application title

A semiconductor device of SiC and a transistor of SiC having an insulated gate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T247009.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1408/05 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D06N 7/00

Application no.

99301655.9

Keywords

Novelty (no) - Main Request
Inventive step (no) -problem and solution - First Auxiliary Request
Fresh claims admissible under the RPBA (no) - amended Second Auxiliary Request

Application title

A process of recycling waste polymeric material and an article utilizing the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140805.20100304

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 54 KB)
T 0854/07 () of 8.3.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

8.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/30

Application no.

97947746.0

Keywords

Main1973 request; auxiliary requests 1-3 (not admitted)
Auxiliary1973 request 4: Compliance with Article 84

Application title

A method to prepare food seasoning, food ingredient and food item compositions, seasoning and use thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T085407.20100308

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 0363/08 () of 18.3.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E02F 9/22
F15B 11/00

Application no.

97901763.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Hydraulic circuit for hydraulic machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036308.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0736/08 (Fabrication de papier/SNF) of 24.2.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

D21H 23/76

Application no.

99923646.6

Keywords

Élargissement de la protection (Requête principale et deuxième requête subsidiaire): oui
Modification supportée (Première et deuxième requêtes subsidiaires): non

Application title

Procédé de fabrication de papier et carton

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T073608.20100224

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 41 KB)
T 0847/08 () of 16.4.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.3.07

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/16

Application no.

04001866.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - after amendment
Inventive step (yes) - after amendment

Application title

Personal care compositions with portable packs

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T084708.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1633/08 (Comprimé/ETHYPHARM) of 10.2.2010

Online on

22.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

10.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 9/20

Application no.

98940294.6

Keywords

Requête principale - Activité inventive - non : ajout d'un additif préconisé dans l'état de la technique

Application title

Comprimé multiparticulaire perfectionné à délitement rapide

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163308.20100210

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 82 KB)
T 1434/06 (Privileged mode for driver authentication/AMD) of 12.4.2010

Online on

21.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

12.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

02744332.4

Keywords

Novelty - yes (main request)

Application title

Software modem with privileged mode driver authentication

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143406.20100412

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0523/08 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

21.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F02M 25/07

Application no.

00102114.6

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (Hauptantrag)
Korrektur eines offensichtlichen Fehlers
Zurückverweisung an Einspruchsabteilung (Hilfsantrag)

Application title

Abgasrückführsystem

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T052308.20100223

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1560/05 () of 17.3.2010

Online on

20.04.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

17.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

95916248.8

Keywords

Novelty - yes
Inventive step - no

Application title

Method and apparatus for providing interactive electronic programming guide

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T156005.20100317

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0162/08 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

20.04.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16C 13/00

Application no.

95917881.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (verneint)

Application title

Walze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016208.20100309

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 465 KB)
T 2047/09 (Cell and tissue viability/ECI Biotech) of 16.4.2010

Online on

20.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

16.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/17

Application no.

04775986.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Methods for increasing cell and tissue viability

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204709.20100416

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0171/07 (Radio receiver with reduced data rate/NEC) of 23.3.2010

Online on

19.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

23.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 25/02

Application no.

99304956.8

Keywords

Lack of clarity and support by the description (yes)
Lack of novelty (yes)

Application title

Radio receiver for different data rates

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T017107.20100323

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0352/07 (IL-6 Antagonist/CHUGAI SEIYAKU) of 4.2.2010

Online on

19.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/28

Application no.

95942318.7

Keywords

Enabling disclosure (no): Functional feature - result to be achieved; research programme
Auxiliary request 5 Remittal (yes): fresh case

Application title

Antitumor agent potentiator comprising IL-6 antagonist

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T035207.20100204

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 96 KB)
T 1038/07 () of 28.1.2010

Online on

19.04.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 1/00

Application no.

99103772.2

Keywords

Inventive step (no: obvious to try)

Application title

Reduced fat agglomerated chocolate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103807.20100128

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 58 KB)
T 1597/07 (Plurality of slicing levels/AGERE) of 24.2.2010

Online on

19.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 25/06

Application no.

02257819.9

Keywords

Lack of novelty

Application title

Soft quantisation for optical transmission

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T159707.20100224

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 0953/08 () of 16.3.2010

Online on

19.04.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

16.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 38/00

Application no.

03733230.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no: main request)
Inventive step (yes: auxiliary request)

Application title

Heat-resistant ferritic stainless steel and method for production thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095308.20100316

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 73 KB)
T 0963/06 (Information browser system/RESEARCH IN MOTION) of 2.2.2010

Online on

16.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 12/00

Application no.

01995527.7

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description - yes (after amendment)
Added subject-matter - no (after amendment)
Inventive step - yes (after amendment)

Application title

Information browser system and method for a wireless communication device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096306.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 49 KB)
T 0559/07 (DSL communication considering cross talk/FUJITSU) of 13.4.2010

Online on

16.04.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

13.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 27/26

Application no.

99109253.7

Keywords

Sufficency of disclosure (no)

Application title

Digital subscriber line communicating system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T055907.20100413

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1097/08 () of 18.2.2010

Online on

16.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

18.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01J 5/007

Application no.

01967107.2

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (ja)
Hauptantrag - Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Steuerung und Überwachung einer Saugmelkanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109708.20100218

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 2059/08 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

16.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F04B 1/04

Application no.

98941252.3

Keywords

Neuheit - Hauptantrag (nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsantrag (ja)

Application title

Radialkolbenpumpe zur Kraftstoffhochdruckversorgung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T205908.20100309

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1781/09 (Stable antibody/CHUGAI SEIYAKU KK) of 26.3.2010

Online on

16.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 39/395
A61K 9/08
A61K 47/04
A61K 47/12

Application no.

00985964.6

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Stable antibody compositions and injection preparations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178109.20100326

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0753/09 () of 5.3.2010

Online on

15.04.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01M 2/24

Application no.

03013031.4

Keywords

Novelty main and auxiliary request I (denied)
Inventive step auxiliary request II (denied)
Expert opinion (not admitted)

Application title

Sealing ring to be aplied to connection holes of the cells of an accumulator

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T075309.20100305

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 1365/09 (Formkörper/VEITSCH-RADEX GMBH & CO. KG) of 25.3.2010

Online on

15.04.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C04B 35/043

Application no.

01919368.9

Keywords

Widerspruch zwischen der mündlich verkündeten und der schriftlich abgefassten Entscheidung
Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel (ja)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (ja)

Application title

Versatz zur Herstellung eines feuerfesten keramischen Formkörpers, daraus gebildeter Formkörper und dessen Verwendung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T136509.20100325

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1568/05 (Convergent encryption / MICROSOFT) of 8.4.2010

Online on

14.04.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

8.4.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30
G06F 1/00

Application no.

02005454.0

Keywords

Claimed method obvious from prior art cited by examining division - no (after amendment)
Remittal for further examination - yes

Application title

On-disk file format for a serverless distributed file system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T156805.20100408

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0607/07 (Vocal instructions/DELAVAL) of 30.3.2010

Online on

13.04.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

30.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01K 1/12

Application no.

00959097.7

Keywords

Lack of inventive step

Application title

System and method for controlling and monitoring the operation of an automatic milking system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T060707.20100330

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1301/07 (Communication technique for field devices/ROSEMOUNT) of 3.3.2010

Online on

13.04.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G05B 19/418

Application no.

98952201.6

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Communication technique for field devices in industrial processes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T130107.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0462/07 (End Labeled Nucleotide probes/ENZO) of 11.3.2009

Online on

09.04.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

11.3.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

89103252.6

Keywords

Main request - added subject-matter (no) - sufficiency of disclosure (yes) - novelty (no)
Auxiliary request I - added subject-matter (no) - novelty (yes)- inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request II- added subject-matter (no) - novelty (yes)- inventive step (no)

Application title

End labeled nucleotide probe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T046207.20090311

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 54 KB)
T 1374/06 () of 9.12.2009

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

9.12.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08F 14/06

Application no.

97901036.0

Keywords

Admissibilité d'un nouveau motif d'opposition - oui
Nouveauté (requête principale) - non
Modifications (requêtes subsidiaires 1a et 1b) - extension de l'objet - oui
Clarté, nouveauté et activité inventive (requête subsidiaire 5) - oui

Application title

Procédé de polymérisation en suspension aqueuse du chlorure de vinyle à l'aide de peroxydicarbonates de dialkyle en solution et procédé de fabrication d'une solution de peroxydicarbonate de dialkyle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T137406.20091209

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 95 KB)
T 0619/07 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60K 17/02

Application no.

01129357.8

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Haupt- und Hilfsanträge (verneint)

Application title

Mehrfachkupplungseinrichtung, als vollständige Baueinheit in einem Antriebsstrang einbaubar

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061907.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0685/07 () of 24.2.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60D 1/06

Application no.

01103559.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Haupt- und Hilfsanträge - verneint

Application title

Anhängekupplung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068507.20100224

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0061/08 () of 10.3.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/00

Application no.

97110237.1

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag: nein)
Unzulässige Erweiterung (Hilfsantrag 1 und 2: ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hilfsantrag 3: nein)

Application title

Heiz- oder Klimaanlage für ein Kraftfahrzeug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T006108.20100310

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0172/08 () of 5.2.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 1/34

Application no.

01915621.5

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (no, main request)

Application title

Dialysis machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T017208.20100205

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0229/08 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B64D 11/00

Application no.

99204292.9

Keywords

Late-submitted material - opposition
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Overhead accomodations for aircraft

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022908.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0827/08 (Lipoxin analogs/THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.) of 12.3.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

12.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/202

Application no.

02789515.0

Keywords

Main request: admissibility, allowability of amendments, novelty, inventive step - (yes): treament of both airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness not obvious

Application title

Lipoxins and aspirin- triggered lipoxins and their stable analogs in the treatment of asthma and inflammatory airway diseases

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082708.20100312

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1058/08 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

07.04.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/02

Application no.

05002037.9

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Mobile phone with buffer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T105808.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0297/07 (Ammonium Sulfate Nitrate/HONEYWELL INT. INC.) of 5.2.2010

Online on

06.04.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C05C 13/00

Application no.

01996519.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - evidence for the technical solution in the patent in suit

Application title

AMMONIUM SULFATE NITRATE

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029707.20100205

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0779/07 () of 24.2.2010

Online on

06.04.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

04007724.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes) after amendment
Inventive step (yes) after amendment

Application title

Portable terminal having a camera and method for taking a photograph with the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T077907.20100224

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2016/07 () of 3.2.2010

Online on

06.04.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

3.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 1/34

Application no.

01936214.4

Keywords

Auslegung des Anspruchs 1 (Pkt. 5.4.3)
Wirkung der Unterscheidungsmerkmale nicht plausibel und nicht nachgewiesen (Pkte. 5.4.1., 5.4.2.)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein (sämtliche Anträge), Geschmacksmuster als nächstkommender Stand der Technik vermag Hinweis auf Gestaltung des äusseren Erscheinungsbildes und dessen Abwandlung zu geben (Pkt. 6.5)
Antrag auf Vorlage an die Große Beschwerdekammer - zurückgewiesen

Application title

Stapelbarer Behälter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201607.20100203

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0585/08 (Re-establishment of rights in respect of the time limit for filing … of 20.10.2009

Online on

06.04.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

20.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 13/00

Application no.

03700147.6

Keywords

Date of removal of cause of non-compliance determined (yes)
Reasoned request for re-establishment of rights in due time (no)
Duty of the EPO to warn appellant about deficiency (no)
Power of the board to examine appeal on its merits (no)

Application title

Apparatus for stereoscopic photography

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T058508.20091020

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 60 KB)
T 1165/08 (Search system / COCHRAN) of 26.3.2010

Online on

06.04.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30

Application no.

00975364.1

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal - sufficient grounds (no)

Application title

Search system having user-interface for searching online information

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116508.20100326

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1035/04 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C04B 41/45

Application no.

97951901.4

Keywords

Neuheit (Hauptantrag): ja
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag): ja - Lösung der technischen Aufgabe durch Vergleichsversuch gegenüber dem nächstliegenden Stand der Technik belegt

Application title

Verbundwerkstoffe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103504.20100223

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0870/06 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 27/34

Application no.

98963757.4

Keywords

Novelty - yes
Inventive step - yes

Application title

Multilayer heat-shrinkable thermoplastic film

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087006.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 93 KB)
T 1930/06 (Online-Bestellsystem/TREBESIUS) of 12.3.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

12.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

99968323.8

Keywords

Technizität einer computerimplementierten Geschäftsmethode - bejaht
Erfinderischer technischer Beitrag - verneint
Zulassung eines späten aber nicht komplexen Antrags - bejaht

Application title

Online-Bestellsystem, insbesondere für Gaststätten, sowie Verfahren zum Betrieb eines derartigen Online-Bestellsystems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193006.20100312

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0144/07 () of 10.2.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

10.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 210/06

Application no.

98937811.2

Keywords

Inventive step - problem and solution (yes)
Basis of appeal proceedings (the case as submitted in the statement of grounds of appeal)

Application title

Propylene/ethylene random copolymer, molding material, and molded article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014407.20100210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 277 KB)
T 1143/07 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

G01R 33/44

Application no.

04292896.0

Keywords

Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Détermination de la perméabilité d'un milieu souterrain à partir de mesures par RMN de la perméabilité de fragments de roche issu du milieu

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T114307.20100311

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D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 48 KB)
T 1559/07 () of 26.3.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/29

Application no.

00975565.3

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Adaptive Hybrid ARQ Using Turbo Code Structure

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155907.20100326

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1560/07 () of 10.3.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01L 9/00

Application no.

99124600.0

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: verneint

Application title

Druckmessgerät

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T156007.20100310

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 43 KB)
T 1869/09 () of 19.3.2010

Online on

01.04.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

19.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G10L 15/28
H04M 3/493

Application no.

05016999.4

Keywords

Novelty (yes)

Application title

Integrated speech dialog system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186909.20100319

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)

March 2010

T 1703/06 () of 15.1.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

15.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 67/00

Application no.

03796874.0

Keywords

Definition of parameter - clarity (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Static dissipating resin composition and methods for manufacture thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T170306.20100115

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 57 KB)
T 0040/07 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C08L 23/06

Application no.

03017692.9

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui) : produit-par-procédé effectivement caractérisé par le procédé de fabrication
Activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Procédé de fabrication d'une composition de polymères d'éthylene

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T004007.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 52 KB)
T 1219/07 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01T 1/02

Application no.

96118511.3

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung - ja

Application title

Verfahren zur Beeinflussung des Folgestromlöschvermögens von Funkenstreckenanordungen und Funkenstreckenanordnungen hierfür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121907.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1230/07 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 3/673

Application no.

98890282.1

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Füllen von Randfugen von Isolierglasscheiben

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123007.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 2043/07 () of 13.1.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

13.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08L 53/02

Application no.

99104472.8

Keywords

Novelty - public prior use - (no) - insufficient evidence
Inventive step - (yes)
Late submitted material admitted - (yes)

Application title

Block copolymer composition for modifying asphalt and asphalt composition comprising the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T204307.20100113

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 99 KB)
T 0127/08 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 35/02

Application no.

01921186.1

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Schweissbolzens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T012708.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0257/08 (Klingeltransformator/GROTHE) of 18.3.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

18.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04M 11/02

Application no.

00127623.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag und erster Hilfsantrag) - verneint
Klarheit (zweiter und dritter Hilfsantrag) - verneint

Application title

Klingeltransformator

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T025708.20100318

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0560/08 () of 2.3.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21F 3/02

Application no.

00983448.2

Keywords

Inventive step - yes (main request)

Application title

Press device having an extended press nip for pressing a traveling paper or board web

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T056008.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1801/08 () of 26.3.2010

Online on

31.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

26.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B08B 3/08

Application no.

00121431.1

Keywords

Non-payment of renewal fees - lapse of patent - termination of the appeal proceedings

Application title

Method of removing contamination adhered to surfaces

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180108.20100326

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1738/06 () of 17.3.2010

Online on

30.03.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

17.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61N 1/05

Application no.

01968281.4

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step - (yes) after amendment

Application title

Coronary viens lead for pacing or sensing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T173806.20100317

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0143/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

30.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01B 11/24

Application no.

99936943.2

Keywords

Added subject matter (yes)
Light rays in drawings
Example of draughtsman artistic freedom

Application title

Imaging a three dimensional structure by confocal focussing an array of light beams

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014307.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 58 KB)
T 0826/07 (Home size oxygen concentrator / SEQUAL) of 19.2.2010

Online on

30.03.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 53/047

Application no.

96945242.4

Keywords

Amendments originally disclosed - main request (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure - main request (yes)
Inventive step - main request (yes)

Application title

Improved fluid fractionator and corresponding process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082607.20100219

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1226/07 (5-HT2C receptor agonist for hot flushes/ORGANON) of 25.3.2010

Online on

30.03.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

25.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/00

Application no.

01204601.7

Keywords

Appealable decision (no)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes), appeal at the utmost premature

Application title

Use of a 5-HT2C receptor agonist for the treatment of hot flushes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122607.20100325

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1673/08 (Collagen matrix for chondrocyte transplantation / VERIGEN) of 25.2.2010

Online on

30.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/30

Application no.

01126359.7

Keywords

All requests: amendments (not allowable) - not directly and unambiguously derivable from patent application as filed, neither explicitly nor implicitly

Application title

Support for chondrocyte transplantation in cartilage and joint repair

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T167308.20100225

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0893/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

29.03.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/24
H01Q 21/29

Application no.

04291741.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Request for remittal (declined)

Application title

Diversity antenna system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089307.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1042/08 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

29.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B05D 3/02

Application no.

04100333.6

Keywords

Non attendance at oral proceedings, clarity (no), novelty (no)

Application title

A photocurable composition and a method of applying same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T104208.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 2320/09 () of 10.3.2010

Online on

29.03.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/335

Application no.

00940733.9

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

A synergistic anti-malarial formulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T232009.20100310

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
D 0003/09 () of 29.1.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000309.20100129

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0409/06 () of 2.3.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G07F 19/00

Application no.

99955714.3

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und System zum Bezahlen von Waren oder Diensten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040906.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 2012/07 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01N 21/90

Application no.

05021871.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Erkennung von Behältern und Gebinden

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T201207.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0537/08 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 6/16

Application no.

01301461.8

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes - all requests)

Application title

Optical fiber gratings with index matched polymer coatings for cladding mode suppression

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053708.20100309

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1208/08 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01K 1/015

Application no.

03739503.5

Keywords

Neuheit - Hauptantrag und erster Hilfsantrag (nein)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - zweiter Hilfsantrag (nein)

Application title

Bodenbelag, insbesondere für Tierställe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120808.20100204

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1415/08 (Monitoring method and system/KPN) of 9.2.2010

Online on

26.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 11/04

Application no.

96913509.4

Keywords

Novelty - main request and fourth auxiliary request (no)
Late-filed first and second auxiliary requests - not admitted
Added subject-matter - third auxiliary request (yes)

Application title

Monitoring method and monitoring system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T141508.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1473/05 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 5/445

Application no.

03010491.3

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

Program guide data text search

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T147305.20100304

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 0968/06 (Smartcard user interface/HEWLETT-PACKARD) of 20.1.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

00912743.2

Keywords

Inventive step - (yes)

Application title

Smartcard user interface for trusted computing platform

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096806.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0285/07 () of 2.12.2009

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B62M 25/04

Application no.

95450012.0

Keywords

Recevabilité du recours (oui)
Nouveaux motifs d'opposition - non admis
Activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Procédé d'établissement préalable de développements pour un changement de vitesse de vélo et dispositif apte à faire la sélection de développements qui en découlent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T028507.20091202

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0847/07 (Factor VIII formulation/BIOVITRUM) of 13.1.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

13.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/37

Application no.

94915722.6

Keywords

Main request: novelty (no)
Auxiliary request: novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

A coagulation factor VIII formulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T084707.20100113

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 68 KB)
T 0933/07 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/268

Application no.

02026824.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Manufacturing method of semiconductor device including a laser crystallization step

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093307.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0996/07 (Polynucleotide sequences / EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS) of 4.3.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

99904442.3

Keywords

Main request - novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests I and II - novelty (no)

Application title

Methods to identify polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences which may be associated with physiological and medical conditions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099607.20100304

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 73 KB)
T 1312/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41M 3/14

Application no.

99907458.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (ja)
Klarheit (nein)

Application title

Bedrucktes Wertdokument mit einem lumineszierenden Echtheitsmerkmal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131207.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1313/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41M 3/14

Application no.

99904827.5

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (ja)
Andere Kostenverteilung (nein)
Klarheit (nein)

Application title

Bedrucktes Wertdokument mit einem lumineszierenden Echtheitsmerkmal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131307.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1359/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41F 31/08

Application no.

99123241.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Digitale Farbdosierung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T135907.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0424/08 () of 28.1.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41M 3/06

Application no.

00960476.0

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung - Hauptantrag - ja
Zulässigkeit des Hilfsantrags - nein

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von bedruckten Flächen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T042408.20100128

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0898/08 (Packaging cells/SYSTEMIX) of 30.11.2009

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

30.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/85

Application no.

96945101.2

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (no)
First auxiliary request: clarity (no)
Second auxiliary request: compliance with the EPC (yes)

Application title

Method for obtaining retroviral packaging cell lines producing high transducing efficiency retroviral supernatant

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T089808.20091130

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1601/09 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

25.03.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23K 1/14

Application no.

01910035.3

Keywords

Missing Statement of Grounds

Application title

Treatment of infection in animals

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160109.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
R 0019/09 (Fundamental violation of Article 113/UNAXIS) of 24.3.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

24.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 14/06

Application no.

97937764.5

Keywords

Petition for review - clearly unallowable

Application title

Tool with protective layer system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001909.20100324

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0498/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A23K 1/00

Application no.

00929564.3

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)- Haupt- und Hilfsantrag

Application title

Energiereiche Futterflocken für Fische und Invertebraten sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T049807.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1890/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 3/22

Application no.

98105349.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (bejaht)

Application title

Abschlusselement für Wandöffnungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189007.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0305/08 () of 18.2.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

18.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B66B 7/08

Application no.

99966424.6

Keywords

Interventions admissible; first cases under Article 105; third party
Special reason not to remit case to first instance despite presence of a new ground
Main request - not allowable Article 100(b) EPC 1973
First and second auxiliary requests not admitted (Article 13(1) RPBA)
Request for adjournment rejected

Application title

Wedge clamp type termination for elevator tension member

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T030508.20100218

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 142 KB)
T 2346/08 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B23K 26/067

Application no.

02779434.6

Keywords

Klarheit der Ansprüche - (bejaht)
Änderungen - zulässig
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (bejaht)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Substratbehandlung mittels Laserstrahlung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T234608.20100309

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 74 KB)
T 0070/09 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65G 1/137

Application no.

02790185.9

Keywords

Neuheit (nein, Anspruch 1 gemäß Hauptantrag, Hilfsantrag 1)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein - Hilfsanträge 2 bis 9); sog. Kern der Erfindung nicht zu berücksichtigen, sofern zugehörige Merkmale bekannt oder nicht in Ansprüchen enthalten sind (Punkt 6.1).

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung für die rechnergesteuerte Ein- und Auslagerung von kleinteiligen Produkten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T007009.20100121

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0938/09 (Datenverarbeitungssystem für Patientendaten / SYMBASIS) of 11.3.2010

Online on

24.03.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

02774694.0

Keywords

Wiedereinsetzung in die Beschwerdefrist (nein)
Irrtum bezüglich der Zahlung der Beschwerdegebühr und der Jahresgebühr
Erforderliche Sorgfalt (nein)

Application title

Datenverarbeitungssystem für Patientendaten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093809.20100311

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0091/07 () of 11.3.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

11.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E03F 7/10

Application no.

00927006.7

Keywords

Stand der Technik - offenkundige Vorbenutzung auf einer Messe (verneint) - Offenbarung eines schriftlichen Angebots (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)
Ermessen der Einspruchsabteilung zu entscheiden, ob die Vernehmung von Zeugen erforderlich ist - Verfahrensfehler (nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von aufsaugbarem Material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T009107.20100311

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0204/07 () of 27.1.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/16

Application no.

98930177.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Intraocular lens

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T020407.20100127

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0715/07 (Hydrates of sodium risedronate/PROCTER & GAMBLE) of 11.1.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

11.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07F 9/58

Application no.

01906880.8

Keywords

Main Request - Inventive step (no) - obvious solution
First auxiliary request - Remittal (yes) - not discussed before the first instance

Application title

Selective crystallization of 3-pyridyl-1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-bisphosphonic acid sodium as the hemipentahydrate or monohydrate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071507.20100111

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0921/07 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F27D 23/02
B08B 7/00

Application no.

02704538.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: ja
Ausreichende Offenbarung

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Reinigen von Verbrennungseinrichtungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T092107.20100303

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1224/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04B 1/80
E04B 1/76

Application no.

02450135.5

Keywords

Neuheit (bejaht)
Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz (bejaht)

Application title

Wärmedämmung von Wänden und/oder Decken von Gebäuden

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122407.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0087/08 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/48

Application no.

01900995.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes) : selection within 2 lists
Inventive step : fresh case, new closest prior art document
Procedural violation (yes) : decision not reasoned
Remittal (yes) : reimbursement of appeal fees (yes)

Application title

Shadow-effect cosmetic composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T008708.20100211

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0318/08 () of 17.2.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

17.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21B 1/46

Application no.

02712795.0

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Giesswalzanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T031808.20100217

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0539/08 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

23.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23K 9/09

Application no.

00100986.9

Keywords

Admissibility of the opposition (yes) - sufficiently substantiated
Novelty (no) - granted patent and auxiliary requests A, B, C, D
Amendments - (not allowable) - auxiliary requests C1, C2, E
Basis for decision - (not valid request) - auxiliary request F
Late-filed request (not admitted) - auxiliary request E1

Application title

High current welding power supply

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T053908.20100121

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 52 KB)
R 0009/09 () of 22.3.2010

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

22.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22B 3/26

Application no.

00979685.5

Keywords

-

Application title

Process for electrolytic production of highly pure zinc or zinc compounds from primary and secondary zinc raw materials

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R000909.20100322

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0107/06 (Bacteria as odour control agent for carpets/LIFE SCIENCE TGO) of 28.1.2010

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 9/01

Application no.

99928964.8

Keywords

Inventive step: all requests (no) - alleged improvement not shown - reformulation of problem - obvious alternative

Application title

Bacteria as odour control agent for carpets

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010706.20100128

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0442/07 () of 18.2.2010

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

18.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B05B 17/06

Application no.

00906018.7

Keywords

Admissibility of a new main request filed one month before the date of the oral proceedings (no - creates a new case and extends beyond content of application as originally filed)
Admissibility of auxiliary requests 1 and I filed at the oral proceedings (no)

Application title

Piezoelectric spraying system for dispensing volatiles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044207.20100218

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0938/07 () of 1.10.2009

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

1.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B01D 39/08

Application no.

99108022.7

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit nicht gegeben, da keine eindeutige und aussagekräftige Definition der Zieleigenschaft im Anspruch und der Beschreibung; keine Konkretisierung der Zieleigenschaft in der Beschreibung

Application title

Filtermedium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T093807.20091001

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1492/07 (Bioreactor/TRACHTENBERG) of 23.2.2010

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 53/34

Application no.

96918364.9

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes) - improvement over state of the art (plausible)

Application title

Enzyme systems for gas processing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149207.20100223

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1631/07 () of 2.12.2009

Online on

22.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

99400711.0

Keywords

Activité inventive (non): solution revendiquée évidente même pour l'obtention d'une amélioration

Application title

Composition de teinture pour fibres kératiniques avec un colorant direct cationique et un polymère substantif

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T163107.20091202

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 73 KB)
R 0021/09 () of 19.3.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

19.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C07D 209/42

Application no.

01954058.2

Keywords

Violation fondamentale de procédure: non respect du droit de se défendre - Art. 113 CBE [non]
Requête en révision - manifestement non fondée

Application title

Forme cristalline alpha du sel de tert-butylamine du perindopril

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R002109.20100319

Distribution

B

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 92 KB)
T 1532/05 (SCR de N2O et NOx / Grande Paroisse) of 3.6.2009

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

3.6.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B01D 53/86

Application no.

00905135.0

Keywords

Toutes les requêtes - activité inventive (non): alternative évidente

Application title

Procédé pour abattre simultanément les oxydes nitriques et le protoxyde d'azote dans les gaz qui en contiennent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T153205.20090603

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 60 KB)
T 0132/07 () of 27.1.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

01106713.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)
Auxiliary requests I, II, III admitted

Application title

A facsimile type electronic mail apparatus and a method for controlling thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013207.20100127

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 103 KB)
T 0545/07 () of 14.12.2009

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

14.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G08B 17/107

Application no.

01122157.9

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Antrag auf Änderung der Beschreibung - abgelehnt

Application title

Streulichtrauchmelder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T054507.20091214

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0677/07 () of 15.1.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

15.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H02J 7/00

Application no.

03010066.3

Keywords

Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja (nach Änderung)

Application title

Ladegerät für einen Akkupack, sowie Anordnung aus Ladegerät und Akkupack

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067707.20100115

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0978/07 () of 9.3.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

9.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 317/36

Application no.

00905322.4

Keywords

Patent lapsed in all designated states
Termination of appeal proceedings

Application title

Process for the preparation of glycerol carbonate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T097807.20100309

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1780/07 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E06B 3/54

Application no.

99901089.5

Keywords

Inventive step - no

Application title

A glazing assembly

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T178007.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1797/07 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/122

Application no.

03728398.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Clip device with flushing feature

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T179707.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2017/07 (Hair dye composition/KAO) of 26.11.2009

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

99119962.1

Keywords

Main request: extension of protection conferred (yes)
Auxiliary requests 1 to 3: added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Hair dye composition

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T201707.20091126

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0619/08 () of 27.1.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 77/06

Application no.

01125234.3

Keywords

Nicht ausführbare Lehre einer Entgegenhaltung - nein (siehe Punkt 4.1.6)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - mehrere unabhängige Teilaufgaben mit jeweils naheliegender Lösung (siehe Punkte 7.3 und 7.4)

Application title

Transportverpackung aus Kunststoff und Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Transportverpackung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061908.20100127

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 68 KB)
T 0800/08 () of 15.1.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

15.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E06B 3/48

Application no.

05076594.0

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the earlier application - no
Reimbursement of appeal fee - no

Application title

Sectional overhead door and apparatus for making door panels

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T080008.20100115

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1468/08 (Absorbent polymer compositions/PROCTER & GAMBLE) of 19.3.2010

Online on

19.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

19.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 15/60

Application no.

98958382.8

Keywords

Request for correction of a decision by the board
Request not allowable under Rule 140 EPC

Application title

Absorbent polymer compositions having high sorption capacities under an applied pressure and improved integrity in the swollen state

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T146808.20100319

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0964/08 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

18.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G04G 1/00

Application no.

00111766.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja
Zweiteilige Form des unabhängigen Anspruchs - nein (Hauptantrag)

Application title

Funkarmbanduhr

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T096408.20100209

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1126/06 (Improved nicotine lozenges/MC NEIL AB) of 2.3.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/00

Application no.

94923977.6

Keywords

Reformulation of the problem to be solved in the light of comparative tests filed in appeal proceedings

Application title

Improved nicotine lozenge and therapeutic method for smoking cessation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T112606.20100302

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1047/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 67/00

Application no.

99113361.2

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure - yes
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - no (all requests)

Application title

Lamination molding resin-coated sand and lamination molding method using resin-coated sand

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T104707.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 82 KB)
T 1203/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 5/443

Application no.

98924070.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

An ostomy appliance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120307.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1372/07 (Photo-curable composition / DSM) of 2.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G03F 7/038

Application no.

97203898.8

Keywords

Inventive step - all requests (no)

Application title

Photo-curable resin composition used for photo-fabrication of three-dimensional objects

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T137207.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0132/08 () of 8.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

8.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D06F 39/00

Application no.

99114773.7

Keywords

Zulässigkeit von Änderungen (Hauptantrag) - nein
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hilfsantrag) - ja

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Einstellen eines Betriebsprogramms eines programmgesteuerten Haushaltsgeräts

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013208.20100208

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0887/08 () of 12.3.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

12.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B05C 5/02

Application no.

01965162.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein
Beschwerde beschränkt auf bestimmte Ansprüche (siehe Punkte 1., 6-8)

Application title

Anordnung zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff auf ein Werkstück

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088708.20100312

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 62 KB)
T 1150/08 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23B 27/08

Application no.

03704971.5

Keywords

Amendents - intermediate generalisation (no)
Clarity (yes)
Inventive step - main request (no), auxiliary request (yes)

Application title

Metal cutting tool

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115008.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 99 KB)
T 2343/08 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

17.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F01D 5/18

Application no.

00311244.8

Keywords

Novelty (no) - main request
Auxiliary request - late filed - not admitted

Application title

Cooled turbine blade with slanted and chevron shaped turbulators

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T234308.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1809/06 (Siebverstellung/DEERE) of 9.2.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01F 12/44

Application no.

00113324.8

Keywords

Unzulässige Zwischenverallgemeinerung

Application title

Sieb eines Mähdreschers

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180906.20100209

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 0521/07 () of 3.12.2009

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

3.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65H 3/04

Application no.

00913285.3

Keywords

Extension of protection conferred by the claims - yes (main request, second to sixth auxiliary requests)
Extension beyond the content of the application as filed - no (first auxiliary request)
Novelty - yes
Inventive step - no

Application title

Sheet feeder apparatus and method with throughput control

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T052107.20091203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 91 KB)
T 0783/07 (Bismuth oxide for electrocoating compositions/E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS … of 17.12.2009

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 5/44

Application no.

99960638.7

Keywords

Main request - Novelty (no)
Auxiliary requests 2 to 4 - Extension of the claimed scope (yes)
Late filed request - not accepted - shifting of subject-matter

Application title

Bismuth oxide catalyst for cathodic electrocoating compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T078307.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 1531/07 () of 8.3.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

8.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 13/06

Application no.

04750912.0

Keywords

Novelty and inventive step (yes - after amendment)

Application title

Compact wide-field-of-view imaging optical system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T153107.20100308

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1596/07 (Fernsteuerung eines Feldgeräts/ENDRESS & HAUSER) of 23.2.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G05B 19/418

Application no.

97119053.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (bejaht)
Klarheit (bejaht)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Anordnung zum Fernsteuern und/oder Fernbedienen eines Feldgeräts mittels eines Steuergeräts über einen Feldbus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T159607.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0438/08 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22D 29/00
F01D 5/18
B22C 9/04

Application no.

03252630.3

Keywords

Late-filed document admitted into the proceedings (no)
Inventive step - (no) - obvious combination of known features

Application title

A way to manufacture inserts for steam cooled hot gas path components

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T043808.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0462/08 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F03D 7/04

Application no.

99948867.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein) (alle Anträge)

Application title

Steuerlogik für eine Windenergieanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T046208.20100211

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1215/08 () of 5.3.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

5.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47J 27/21

Application no.

02004610.8

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung - Zwischenverallgemeinerung

Application title

Heizeinsatz für ein elektrisch beheizbares Kochgefäss

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T121508.20100305

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 2173/08 (Voice controlled system/SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES) of 10.2.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

10.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 3/16

Application no.

01122241.1

Keywords

Inventive step - Main and auxiliary requests - no

Application title

Apparatus and method for wireless communication

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T217308.20100210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1162/09 () of 10.3.2010

Online on

16.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

10.3.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04D 3/40

Application no.

00102377.9

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines First- und Gratabdeckungsstreifens aus einem Streifen aus plastisch verformbaren Material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116209.20100310

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0281/07 (Stabilisierung von Proteinen/ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH) of 13.11.2009

Online on

15.03.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

13.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 47/00

Application no.

98121684.9

Keywords

Hauptantrag, Hilfsanträge 1 und 2: Zulässigkeit - (ja): kein Widerspruch zur Entscheidung T 0390/07
Änderungen - (ja): Kombination der Merkmale ursprünglich offenbart
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (nein): stabilitätserhöhende Wirkung naheliegend

Application title

Verbessertes Verfahren zur Stabilisierung von Proteinen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T028107.20091113

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0360/07 (Magnesium omeprazole/SHERMAN) of 9.2.2010

Online on

15.03.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 401/12

Application no.

00952815.9

Keywords

Main request: Novelty (no) - low solvent content cannot render the product novel
First to fourth auxiliary requests: Clarity (no)
Fifth auxiliary request: inventive step (yes) - non obvious solution

Application title

Magnesium omeprazole

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T036007.20100209

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 48 KB)
T 0502/07 (Sterol fatty acid esters/UNILEVER) of 25.11.2009

Online on

15.03.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

25.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07J 9/00

Application no.

97930494.6

Keywords

Admissibility of late filed document (yes)
Main and first auxiliary request novelty (yes) - no clear and unambiguous disclosure; inventive step (no) - obvious measurement
Second and third auxiliary request: amendment supported by the application as filed (no)

Application title

Method of manufacturing an ester mixture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T050207.20091125

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 103 KB)
T 0512/07 (ACK/NACK-transmission with different power levels/LG) of 22.1.2010

Online on

15.03.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

22.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 1/18

Application no.

02028885.8

Keywords

Sufficency of disclosure (no)

Application title

Signal design to transmit binary information of unequal importance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051207.20100122

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 87 KB)
T 1302/07 () of 25.2.2010

Online on

15.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 21/08

Application no.

02003621.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: verneint
Entscheidung nach Aktenlage

Application title

Verfahren zur Justierung einer Lampe relativ zu einem Beleuchtungsstrahlengang eines Mikroskopes und zur Ausführung des Verfahrens geeignetes Mikroskop

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T130207.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0596/06 (Liquid softener/PROCTER) of 20.1.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C11D 3/00

Application no.

95870104.7

Keywords

Inventive step - no: arbitrary choice

Application title

Stabilised fabric softening compositions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T059606.20100120

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1740/06 (Kodiereinrichtung/INFINEON) of 20.1.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G06F 13/38

Application no.

02014968.8

Keywords

Wesentlicher Verfahrensmangel - nein

Application title

Kodiereinrichtung und Dekodiereinrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174006.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1025/07 () of 4.3.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

4.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01B 5/00

Application no.

04781128.6

Keywords

-

Application title

Improved protable coordinate measurement machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T102507.20100304

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 59 KB)
T 1526/07 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01D 5/38

Application no.

93110388.1

Keywords

Apportionment of costs (no)

Application title

Displacement information detection apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152607.20100121

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 67 KB)
T 1528/07 () of 19.2.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F24H 9/20
G06F 17/60

Application no.

02020728.8

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Verfahren zur Fehler- oder Störungsbeseitigung vorzugsweise bei Heizgeräten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T152807.20100219

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1859/07 (Haarfärbemittel/HENKEL) of 13.1.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

13.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/13

Application no.

96920808.1

Keywords

Alle Anträge: Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein): behauptete Verbesserung nicht glaubhaft - umformulierte Aufgabe - willkürliche Auswahl

Application title

Haarfärbemittel mit mindestens einem Pflegestoff

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185907.20100113

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 50 KB)
T 1893/07 () of 19.2.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 27/42

Application no.

02076325.6

Keywords

-

Application title

Repetitive potential step method for amperometric detection

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189307.20100219

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1602/08 () of 2.3.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

2.3.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21D 3/02

Application no.

01901139.4

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

A method and apparatus for reduction of embedded or inherent torsional strain in reinforcing steel or the like

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T160208.20100302

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0749/09 () of 26.2.2010

Online on

12.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 21/00

Application no.

04023513.7

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Korrektur-Vorrichtung für eine optische Anordnung und konfokales Mikroskop mit einer solchen Vorrichtung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T074909.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0054/06 (Plaque vitrocéramique/EUROKERA) of 22.1.2010

Online on

11.03.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

22.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C03C 10/00

Application no.

98941477.6

Keywords

Activité inventive (non): modification évidente

Application title

Plaque vitrocéramique et son procédé de fabrication

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T005406.20100122

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 47 KB)
T 1206/06 () of 26.11.2009

Online on

11.03.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61B 17/80

Application no.

99938239.3

Keywords

Übertragung der Stellung als Beschwerdeführerin (nein)
Mangelnde Klarheit (nicht zulässig)
Mangelnde Ausführbarkeit (nicht zulässig)
Erweiterung (nein)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Befestigungsanordnung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T120606.20091126

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 54 KB)
T 0102/07 (Heat-treatable glass/PILKINGTON) of 27.1.2010

Online on

11.03.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C03C 17/36

Application no.

99973009.6

Keywords

Main request and first auxiliary request: Novelty (no); whole content approach; one choice among a list of two alternatives
Second and third auxiliary requests: Inventive step (no); problem not solved over the whole scope of the claim; reformulation of the problem; technical solution foreshadowed in one document

Application title

Improvements in coating glass

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T010207.20100127

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 52 KB)
T 0712/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

11.03.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/32

Application no.

98301195.8

Keywords

Inventive step - (yes) after amendment

Application title

Data communication apparatus and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071207.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0713/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

11.03.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 1/00

Application no.

97910591.3

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

A method and device for configuring a multimedia message for presentation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071307.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0008/06 (Use of genistein/MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE) of 2.2.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 7/42

Application no.

97934083.3

Keywords

Late-filed requests (not admitted) - clearly not allowable

Application title

Use of genistein as a preventive agent against ultraviolet radiation induced skin photodamage and cancer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T000806.20100202

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0026/07 () of 18.12.2009

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

18.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H02K 41/035

Application no.

98302247.6

Keywords

Inventive step - (no)
Reimbursement of the appeal fee - (refused)

Application title

In-line linear/rotational drive

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T002607.20091218

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0162/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 1/12

Application no.

02721219.0

Keywords

Inventive step - after amendment (yes)

Application title

Apparatus and method for adjusting filter frequency in relation to sampling frequency

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T016207.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 0405/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/04

Application no.

01203180.3

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Surgical tape for treating female urinary incontinence

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T040507.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0990/07 () of 23.2.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/24
H01Q 7/00
H01Q 1/36
H01Q 1/38

Application no.

04255379.2

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure despite the absence of examples embodying the invention (yes)
Intermediate generalisation (allowable)
Clarity (yes)
Novelty -inventive step (yes)

Application title

Portable terminal apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099007.20100223

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0997/07 () of 8.1.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

8.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E02F 9/20
E02F 9/26
H04B 7/26
G07C 5/08

Application no.

03001612.5

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) after amendment

Application title

work machine management device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T099707.20100108

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1193/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E05B 47/00

Application no.

00945935.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja) - nach Änderungen

Application title

Türterminal mit Montageplatte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T119307.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 2039/07 () of 4.12.2009

Online on

10.03.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

4.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 18/40

Application no.

97305696.3

Keywords

Inventive step - (yes) - after amendment

Application title

Urethane laminating adhesives useful for retort pouches

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T203907.20091204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 119 KB)
T 0145/07 () of 25.1.2010

Online on

09.03.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

25.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01R 31/08

Application no.

97914093.6

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)
Änderungen - Erweiterung (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zum Erfassen eines Fehlers auf einem zu überwachenden Leitungsabschnitt einer elektrischen Übertragungsleitung nach dem Distanzschutzprinzip

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014507.20100125

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1831/07 (Wound dressing/ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LTD.) of 8.12.2009

Online on

09.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 15/28

Application no.

95934759.2

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes): disclosure sufficient also in absence of examples falling under the claims - selection rule indicated
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes): non-obvious alternative

Application title

Wound dressing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T183107.20091208

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 0862/08 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

09.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 45/02

Application no.

00936186.6

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Methods of forming steel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T086208.20100121

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 1864/09 () of 9.2.2010

Online on

09.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

9.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B27B 5/32

Application no.

07004831.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein); zweite Aufgabe bei naheliegender Lösung betr. erste Aufgabe unerheblich (siehe Punkte 4.5.1 und 4.5.7); keine Zurückverweisung nach sachlicher Prüfung durch die Kammer (siehe Punkte 6.2 und 6.3)

Application title

Handarbeitsgerät sowie Scheibe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T186409.20100209

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 54 KB)
T 0467/07 () of 26.11.2009

Online on

08.03.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23K 1/00

Application no.

99909969.0

Keywords

Main request - does not fulfil the requirements of Article 123(2) EPC
First auxiliary request - support (yes), clarity (yes), sufficiency (yes), novelty (yes), inventive step (no)
Second auxiliary request - inadmissible

Application title

Multicomponent food product and methods of making and using the same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T046707.20091126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 102 KB)
T 0703/07 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

08.03.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A23C 11/04

Application no.

97201868.3

Keywords

Suffisance de description (oui)
Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (non)

Application title

Produit laitier diététiquement équilibré

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T070307.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 67 KB)
T 0253/08 () of 29.1.2010

Online on

08.03.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61N 1/37

Application no.

02290310.8

Keywords

Extension du contenu de la demande originale (oui)
Extension de la protection conférée (oui)

Application title

Dispositif médical implantable actif, notamment stimulateur cardiaque, défibrillateur et/ou cardioverteur ou dispositif multisite, avec test de capture cycle à cycle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T025308.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0931/08 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

08.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22C 38/00

Application no.

02716355.9

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Bearing material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T093108.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 70 KB)
T 1208/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

05.03.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16B 5/02

Application no.

98951445.0

Keywords

Ausführbarkeit (verneint)

Application title

Befestigung von Latten aus Holz auf einem u.a. aus Holz bestehenden Dach- oder Wandunterbau

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120807.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1614/07 () of 20.11.2009

Online on

05.03.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

20.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 61/12

Application no.

01305417.6

Keywords

Late submitted material not admitted by first instance - correct exercise of discretion - (yes)
Amendment - added subject-matter - (no)
Disclosure - sufficiency - (yes)
Inventive step - (yes)

Application title

Melt processible polyether ether ketone polymer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T161407.20091120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 106 KB)
T 0987/09 (Audio information system/POCOCK) of 25.2.2010

Online on

05.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

25.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/50

Application no.

96939775.1

Keywords

Inventive step - main request and first to sixth auxiliary requests (no)
Added subject-matter - first, fourth and sixth auxiliary requests (yes)

Application title

A system for on-demand remote access to a self-generating audio recording, storage, indexing and transaction system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T098709.20100225

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
D 0007/09 () of 3.3.2010

Online on

04.03.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

3.3.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000709.20100303

Distribution

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1687/07 () of 3.2.2010

Online on

04.03.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

3.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E04B 2/96
E06B 3/26
E04D 3/18

Application no.

01103627.4

Keywords

Ausreichende Offenbarung der Erfindung - (nein) nach Änderung

Application title

Holz-Metall-Rahmenkonstruktion mit Feuchteentlastung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T168707.20100203

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 42 KB)
T 2229/09 () of 24.2.2010

Online on

04.03.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 47/00

Application no.

03762661.1

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Liquid formulations with high concentration of human growth hormone (HGH) comprising phenol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T222909.20100224

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0164/06 (Incentive award program / MARITZ) of 16.12.2009

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

96909769.0

Keywords

Business method as such - no
Inclusion of non-technical aim in the formulation of the problem - yes
Inventive step - no

Application title

Debit card system and method for implementing incentive award program

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T016406.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1749/06 () of 24.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09G 3/20

Application no.

01307922.3

Keywords

Technical features
Remittal

Application title

Three-dimensional icons for graphical user interface

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174906.20100224

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1024/07 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/18

Application no.

03706937.4

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests - no)

Application title

Foldable electronic equipment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T102407.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1673/07 (Withdrawal of Designation/KYOCERA) of 30.10.2009

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

30.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 1/2745

Application no.

00125574.4

Keywords

Validity of withdrawal of designation (yes)
Retraction of an erroneous notice of withdrawal (no)

Application title

Telephone set having removable storage medium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T167307.20091030

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0514/08 () of 22.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01F 23/284

Application no.

98104762.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: bejaht

Application title

Elektronisches Gerät für den Einsatz in explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051408.20100222

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1068/08 (Bluetooth audio system) of 8.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

8.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/56

Application no.

02720027.8

Keywords

Clarity (all requests - no)
Inventive step (all requests - no)

Application title

Control of a wireless conference telephone system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T106808.20100208

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1468/08 (Absorbent polymer compositions/PROCTER & GAMBLE) of 17.12.2009

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 15/60

Application no.

98958382.8

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes): invention can be carried out in whole area claimed without undue burden

Application title

Absorbent polymer compositions having high sorption capacities under an applied pressure and improved integrity in the swollen state

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T146808.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1584/09 (Wireless communication/QUALCOMM) of 26.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04B 7/02

Application no.

04713806.0

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Equalization of multiple signals received for soft handoff in wireless communication systems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158409.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1854/09 (Power control/QUALCOMM) of 26.2.2010

Online on

03.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

26.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04B 7/005

Application no.

03012676.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Apparatus for controlling transmission power of a data signal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185409.20100226

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1905/06 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G08G 1/0969

Application no.

01913662.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - alle Anträge (nein)

Application title

Verfahren zur Übertragung von ortsbezogenen Dateninformationen zwischen einer zentrale und einem mobilen Endgerät, mobiles Endgerät und Zentrale

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T190506.20091210

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0692/08 (Lawsonia intracellularis/BOEHRINGER) of 10.2.2010

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

10.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 33/554

Application no.

96921391.7

Keywords

Main request filed at oral proceedings: admissibility (yes), added subject-matter (no), clarity (yes)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Lawsonia intracellularis cultivation, anti-Lawsonia intracellularis vaccines and diagnostic agents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069208.20100210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0764/08 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B64D 37/32

Application no.

03014159.2

Keywords

Late submitted material (no) admitted (yes)
Inventive step - no (also after amendment)

Application title

Oxygen/inert gas generator

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076408.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1423/08 (Medium supplement/LIFE TECHNOLOGIES) of 23.2.2010

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

23.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 5/00

Application no.

98901221.6

Keywords

Main request and auxiliary requests I to IV - clarity (no)

Application title

Embryonic stem cell serum replacement

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T142308.20100223

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1599/08 () of 29.1.2010

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A43B 13/12

Application no.

01927901.7

Keywords

Novelty (yes) (main, 1st auxiliary requests)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Method of manufacturing a breathable shoe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T159908.20100129

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0399/09 () of 28.1.2010

Online on

02.03.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60N 2/08

Application no.

02024644.3

Keywords

Klarheit, Hauptantrag (nein)
Neuheit, Hilfsantrag 1 (nein)
Zulassung in das Verfahren, Hilfsantrag 2 (nein)

Application title

Längseinsteller für einen Fahrzeugsitz

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T039909.20100128

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0394/06 (CASB7439 polypeptide/GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS) of 28.7.2009

Online on

01.03.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

28.7.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/00

Application no.

01929345.5

Keywords

Novelty, inventive step, sufficiency of disclosure (yes), added matter (no)

Application title

Novel compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T039406.20090728

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 1851/07 (Communication system/XIRCOM) of 19.1.2010

Online on

01.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04Q 7/36

Application no.

03014440.6

Keywords

Divisional application: added subject-matter (yes)
Absence of the appellant at oral proceedings

Application title

PCS pocket phone/microcell communication over-air protocol

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T185107.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1916/07 (Internet protocol telephony/LUCENT) of 12.1.2010

Online on

01.03.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 7/00

Application no.

00304796.6

Keywords

Remittal - fresh case following amendment
Absence of appellant at oral proceedings

Application title

Internet protocol telephony

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191607.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0452/08 () of 11.11.2009

Online on

01.03.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

11.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65D 85/16

Application no.

02023601.4

Keywords

Unzulässige Änderungen (neuer Hauptantrag): ja
Unzulässige Erweiterung des Schutzumfangs (restliche Anträge): ja

Application title

Grossgebinde aus mehreren jeweils zu einer Rolle gewickelten, folienverpackten Dämmstoffbahnen aus Mineralwolle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T045208.20091111

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0647/08 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

01.03.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B64D 25/14

Application no.

96201194.6

Keywords

Opposition grounds - extension of subject-matter
Opposition grounds - lack of patentability - inventive step

Application title

Mechanism for arming, disarming and activating airplane emergency slide evacuation systems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T064708.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)

February 2010

T 1407/05 (Flow regulator/F.L. SMIDTH & CO. A/S) of 19.1.2010

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 8/44

Application no.

96925673.4

Keywords

Deletion of an essential claim feature results in a scope of protection conferred by amended claims going beyond the scope conferred by claims as granted (all requests)

Application title

Method and apparatus for treating a bed of particulate material

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T140705.20100119

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1314/06 (HIGH STRENGTH APATITE/ETEX) of 1.2.2010

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C01B 25/32

Application no.

96940322.9

Keywords

Main request: novelty (yes)
Main request: inventive step (yes) - evidence showing alleged effects

Application title

Low temperature calcium phosphate apatite and a method of its manufacture

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T131406.20100201

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0037/07 (Non-stoichiometric crystals as marking means/SICPA HOLDING S.A.) of 19.11.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

19.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09D 11/00

Application no.

98118635.6

Keywords

Added matter - (no)
Admissibility of a new ground - (no)
Inventive step (yes) - subject-matter cannot be deduced from the prior art

Application title

Use of inorganic particles and method for marking and identifying a substrate or an article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T003707.20091119

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0066/07 () of 28.10.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

28.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 20/06

Application no.

99112716.8

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (Main request and Auxiliary request 1: yes)
Opposition grounds - insufficiency of disclosure (Auxiliary request 2)
Late-filed request not admitted

Application title

Detergent builder, production process therefor, and poly(meth)acrylic acid (or salt) polymer and use thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T006607.20091028

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 237 KB)
T 0458/07 (Ion exchange chromatography method/GENENTECH) of 23.9.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

23.9.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 1/18

Application no.

99921610.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Protein purification by ion exchange chromatography

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T045807.20090923

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 98 KB)
T 0583/07 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/16

Application no.

98200842.7

Keywords

Inventive step - no
Auxiliary requests - not admitted

Application title

Digital television system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T058307.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0384/08 (Method for investigating/AFFYMETRIX) of 26.6.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

26.6.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 1/04

Application no.

94200059.7

Keywords

Transfer of opponent status - refused by first instance - res judicata (no) - prohibition of reformatio in peius (not applicable) - transfer accepted
Added subject-matter - main and auxiliary requests 1 to 4 (yes)
Extension of scope - fifth auxiliary request (yes)

Application title

Method and apparatus for investigating polynucleotide or amino acid sequences

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T038408.20090626

Distribution

B

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)
T 0884/08 () of 22.2.2010

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 79/00

Application no.

00973044.1

Keywords

Non-payment of renewal fees - lapse of patent - termination of the appeal proceedings

Application title

Beverage Container

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088408.20100222

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0959/08 () of 10.11.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

10.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08G 63/80

Application no.

99108344.5

Keywords

Claims - functional feature - result to be achieved understanding and implementing a functional feature

Application title

Process for preparing aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid polyesters

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T095908.20091110

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 89 KB)
T 1233/08 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62J 7/00

Application no.

04100998.6

Keywords

Claims - clarity - (yes) - after amendment
Amendments - added subject-matter - (no) - after amendment
Decision re. appeals - remittal (yes)

Application title

Load-carrying frame structure for a vehicle

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T123308.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0503/09 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65H 19/28

Application no.

01982998.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method for winding a tissue web in a reel-up in a paper machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T050309.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0516/09 (Declotting method/BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM) of 2.12.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/22

Application no.

00914800.8

Keywords

Re-establishment - all due care (no)

Application title

A declotting method and apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T051609.20091202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0520/09 (Occlusion apparatus/BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM) of 2.12.2009

Online on

26.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 17/12

Application no.

00917730.4

Keywords

Re-establishment - all due care (no)

Application title

Occlusion apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T052009.20091202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0456/07 () of 22.2.2010

Online on

25.02.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H05K 13/08

Application no.

02787388.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Verfahren zur Qualifizierung von Substrate verarbeitenden Fertigungsprozessen und zur Durchführung dieser Verfahren geeignete Vorrichtungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T045607.20100222

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0706/07 () of 22.2.2010

Online on

25.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C23C 28/00

Application no.

99300220.3

Keywords

Oral proceedings: cancelled
Extension beyond the content of the application as originally filed (claim 1 - yes)

Application title

Improved diffusion aluminide bond coat for a thermal barrier coating system and a method therefor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T070607.20100222

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 68 KB)
T 1730/08 (Isomerization process/INNOVENE) of 10.9.2009

Online on

25.02.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

10.9.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 5/25

Application no.

00992945.6

Keywords

Amendments (allowable) - no added subject-matter
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Isomerization process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T173008.20090910

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 66 KB)
T 0136/09 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

25.02.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A22C 25/16

Application no.

01931465.7

Keywords

Inventive step (no) (all requests)

Application title

Improved method for the manufacture of raw fish products

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T013609.20100114

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 2138/09 (No grounds filed) of 22.2.2010

Online on

25.02.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

22.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/768

Application no.

00943434.1

Keywords

-

Application title

Method of protecting an underlying wiring layer during dual damascene processing

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T213809.20100222

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0290/05 (Associates of Macromolecules and Complex Aggregates/IDEA AG) of 17.2.2010

Online on

24.02.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

17.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/127

Application no.

98958234.1

Keywords

All requests: Article 84 - (no): lack of clarity and undue burden
No reimbursement of the appeal fee

Application title

Method for developing, testing and using associates of macromolecules and complex aggregates for improved payload and controllable de/association rates

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T029005.20100217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0502/08 (Borrelia/UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS) of 16.12.2009

Online on

24.02.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 14/20

Application no.

97914794.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

VMP-Like sequences of pathogenic borrelia

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T050208.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 2232/09 () of 24.2.2010

Online on

24.02.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

24.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 31/46

Application no.

01978463.6

Keywords

Fehlende Begründung

Application title

Neue Arzneimittelkompositionen auf der Basis von Anticholingergika und Corticosteroiden

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T223209.20100224

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0251/07 (Inhibition of angiogenesis/SCRIPPS) of 20.5.2009

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

20.5.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 39/395

Application no.

95913644.1

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (yes)

Application title

Methods and compositions useful for inhibition of angiogenesis

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T025107.20090520

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 99 KB)
T 0448/07 () of 9.9.2009

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

9.9.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B65B 19/02

Application no.

99119583.5

Keywords

Verfahrensfehler - (nein)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr - (nein)
Zurückverweisung zur Vernehmung eines Zeugen - (ja)

Application title

Packmaschinenaggregate mit integrierten Schaltschrankeinheiten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T044807.20090909

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 38 KB)
T 1066/07 () of 11.2.2010

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

11.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60J 7/14

Application no.

03714885.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Hardtop-Fahrzeugdach mit verstellbarer Heckscheibe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T106607.20100211

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0201/08 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/04

Application no.

01918087.6

Keywords

Main request - novelty (no)
Auxiliary request 1 to 5 - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary request 6 filed at the oral proceedings - not admitted

Application title

Milk sampling apparatus and method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T020108.20091215

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0287/08 () of 22.12.2009

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

22.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 5/0205

Application no.

02800850.6

Keywords

Clarity (no)

Application title

System for processing signal data representing physiological parameters

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T028708.20091222

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 19 KB)
T 0618/08 (Procédé PSA/L'AIR LIQUIDE) of 27.1.2010

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

27.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B01D 53/047

Application no.

03715071.1

Keywords

Activité inventive (requête principale et deuxième requête auxiliaire): non
Interdiction de reformatio in peius (première requête auxiliaire): oui

Application title

Traitement des mélanges hydrogène/hydrocarbures sur adsorbants régénérés à haute pression

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T061808.20100127

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0760/08 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

23.02.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47L 15/42

Application no.

99963417.3

Keywords

Unzureichende Beschwerdebegründung
Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (nein)

Application title

Heizung zum Erwärmen der Spülflüssigkeit in einer Geschirrspülmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076008.20100119

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
D 0015/09 () of 19.2.2010

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D001509.20100219

Distribution

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 18 KB)
G 0002/08 (Dosage regime/ABBOTT RESPIRATORY) of 19.2.2010

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

19.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/445

Application no.

94306847.8

Keywords

Admissibility of referral (yes)
Applicable law
Rules of interpretation of the EPC as an international treaty
Respective domains of prohibition under Art. 53(c) EPC and permission under Art. 54(4) and (5) EPC)
Intention of the legislator
Notional novelty concept under Art. 54(4) and (5) EPC
Meaning of any "specific use" under Art. 54(5) EPC
Technical effect of a specific use
Abolition of so called Swiss-type claims
Time limit set for applicants to comply

Application title

Nicotinic acid compositions for treating hyperlipidemia

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:G000208.20100219

Distribution

A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 89 KB)
T 0480/07 () of 29.1.2010

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/48

Application no.

98939580.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no) - obvious alternative

Application title

Pourable edible aqueous-continuous emulsions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T048007.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1752/07 () of 5.2.2010

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B60R 21/20

Application no.

04767757.0

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Planche de bord comportant une trappe retenue par des pontets

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T175207.20100205

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0797/08 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B60R 21/26

Application no.

04030719.1

Keywords

Divisional - extension - no (after amendment)
Amendments - deletion of feature (yes)

Application title

Air bag gas generator and air bag apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079708.20100201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1616/08 (Gift order/AMAZON) of 11.11.2009

Online on

22.02.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

11.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

99105948.6

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Remittal - third auxiliary request
Inventive step - main request and first and second auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

Method and system for placing a purchase order via a communications network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T161608.20091111

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1042/06 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.3.03

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C08F 220/04

Application no.

93301665.1

Keywords

Scope of the appeal
Amendments (main request) - added subject-matter (no)
Novelty (main request) - yes
Inventive step (all requests) (no)

Application title

Method for the production of absorbent resin

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T104206.20091216

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 62 KB)
T 0376/07 (Automatic hyperlinking/GALA INC.) of 12.2.2010

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/30
G06F 17/60

Application no.

01301522.7

Keywords

Inventive step - conversion of notable words in bulletin board message into hyperlinks to additional information (no)

Application title

Electronic bulletin board system and mail server

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T037607.20100212

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1437/07 (Botulinum toxin for treating smooth muscle spasm/ALLERGAN) of 26.10.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

26.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 38/16

Application no.

99203735.8

Keywords

Main request - novelty (no)
Auxiliary request - added matter, extension of scope (no); sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Botulinum toxins A or B for treating pain associated with smooth muscle spasms

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T143707.20091026

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 68 KB)
T 0154/08 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 5/103

Application no.

97945515.1

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive (yes), after amendment

Application title

System for confocal imaging within dermal tissue

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T015408.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1601/08 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60K 17/356

Application no.

01128197.9

Keywords

Unzulässige Änderung (verneint)

Application title

Antriebsanordnung für allradgetriebene Fahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T160108.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 2351/08 (Hsp70 Protein/ Multhoff) of 8.9.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

8.9.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 38/17

Application no.

99913314.3

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde (ja)
Einführung weiterer Dokumente in das Beschwerdeverfahren (nein)
Einführung weiterer Einspruchsgründe in das Verfahren (nein)
Neuheit, erfinderische Tätigkeit, ausreichende Offenbarung (ja) - Erweiterung (nein)
Ausschluss von der Akteneinsicht (ja)
Aufnahme bestimmter angeblicher Aussagen einer Partei in das Protokoll (nein)

Application title

Verwendung von Hsp70 Protein

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T235108.20090908

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 59 KB)
T 0025/09 (Capsular polysaccharide/NOVARTIS) of 23.12.2009

Online on

19.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

23.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 39/02

Application no.

02755452.6

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no); auxiliary request - added subject-matter (no), clarity, novelty, inventive step (yes)
Withdrawal of auxiliary requests (yes); opinion on withdrawn auxiliary requests (no)

Application title

Capsular polysaccharide solubilisation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T002509.20091223

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 0446/06 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/275

Application no.

00929314.3

Keywords

Inventive step - yes

Application title

A colouring substance composition and a method of manufacturing same

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T044606.20100121

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1329/06 (Scale inhibition in oil extraction/COÖPERATIE COSUN) of 19.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E21B 37/00

Application no.

99955517.0

Keywords

Inventive step (yes) - non-obvious alternative

Application title

Method for preventing deposits in oil extraction

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132906.20100119

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0578/07 () of 10.11.2009

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

10.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16L 5/10

Application no.

99203324.1

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed: main request - yes; auxiliary request - no
Sufficiency of disclosure - yes
Late-filed documents - not admitted
Inventive step (auxiliary request) - yes

Application title

Composite sleeve-shaped sealing means

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T057807.20091110

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 79 KB)
T 1031/07 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B29C 45/50

Application no.

99952546.2

Keywords

Gültigkeit der Priorität (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Spritzgiessmaschine mit einem mehrere Antriebsgruppen umfassenden modularen Aufbau

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T103107.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1368/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41M 5/24

Application no.

98902867.5

Keywords

Inventive step - yes

Application title

Laser marking of articles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T136807.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1590/07 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01B 5/00

Application no.

04781012.2

Keywords

Clarity support: no

Application title

Method for improving measurement accuracy of a portable coordinate measurement machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T159007.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1640/07 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60H 1/22

Application no.

03011409.4

Keywords

Zulassung der Anträge (ja)
Zurückverweisung (ja)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr (nein)

Application title

Elektrisches Heizgerät, insbesondere für eine Fahrzeugheizung oder eine Fahrzeugklimaanlage

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T164007.20091210

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0413/08 () of 8.12.2009

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41F 13/00

Application no.

00107942.5

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (yes)
Referral to Enlarged Board of Appeal (no)

Application title

Sheet-fed printing machine including numbering boxes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T041308.20091208

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 0694/08 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41J 11/00

Application no.

01991530.5

Keywords

Admissibility of fresh ground of opposition after amendment (yes)
Sufficiency of disclosure (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for inkjet printing using UV radiation curable ink

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T069408.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1438/08 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/78

Application no.

96909649.4

Keywords

Amendments - added subject-matter (no)
Claims - parameter range - clearly defined (yes)
Novelty - prior disclosure - implicit features (no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Cushioning liner

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T143808.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1554/08 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29B 7/28

Application no.

00830651.6

Keywords

Admissibility of late-filed document (no)
Novelty (main request, yes)
Inventive step (main request, yes)

Application title

Method for regulating the manufacturing process in a mixer

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T155408.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 65 KB)
T 1814/08 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

18.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C23C 8/04

Application no.

03405486.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Isolierung eines Oberflächenbereichs eines Werkstücks

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T181408.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
G 0004/08 (Langue de la Procédure/ MERIAL) of 16.2.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

16.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 1/00

Application no.

02759818.4

Keywords

Langue de la Procédure

Application title

Vaccin contre le virus de la fièvre du Nil.

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:G000408.20100216

Distribution

A

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 102 KB)
T 1151/05 (beta-Hydroxybutyric acid/BTG INTERNATIONAL LIMITED) of 18.1.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

18.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/19

Application no.

01122563.8

Keywords

All requests: Article 76(1) - (no): no basis for the amendments in the parent application

Application title

Beta-hydroxybutyric acid or acetoacetic acid or salts or esters therof for use in improving cerebral function

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115105.20100118

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)
T 0788/06 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/415

Application no.

96304291.6

Keywords

Main Request and auxiliary requests 1 to 3, disclosure - sufficiency - (no) - overlapping % ranges of functionally defined ingredients
Auxiliary request 4, amendments - added matter - (yes): particular combination of features not originally disclosed
Auxiliary request 5, inventive step (yes): non-obvious combination of known ingredients

Application title

Pharmaceutical compositions containing irbesartan

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T078806.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 51 KB)
T 1224/06 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 1/36

Application no.

98946826.9

Keywords

Surgical method step (no, after amendment)

Application title

Extracorporeal blood processing apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122406.20100201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 18 KB)
T 1261/06 (Transmitting/receiving device/PANASONIC) of 4.12.2009

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

4.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 27/34

Application no.

99954417.4

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description - (after amendment - yes)
Added subject-matter (after amendment - no)
Remittal (yes)

Application title

Transmitting/receiving device and transmitting/receiving method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T126106.20091204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0003/07 (Antiviral aluminium salts/PROCTER & GAMBLE) of 14.10.2009

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

14.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 59/06

Application no.

00970996.5

Keywords

Main request - no objections under Article 123(2)(3), 84, 54 and 56 EPC
Main request - insufficiency of disclosure (no)

Application title

Antiviral compositions for tissue paper

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T000307.20091014

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 0229/07 (Hydroalcoholic compositions/3M) of 19.1.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01N 31/02

Application no.

97950995.7

Keywords

Admission of a document not admitted before the opposition division (yes) - more relevant than the previously cited documents
Admission of amended claims submitted during oral proceedings (yes) - amendments specified in a previous letter
No grounds under Article 100(b) or (c) prejudice the maintenance of the patent
Novelty (yes)
Main Request: Inventive step (no) - obvious alternative suggested in the closest prior art
First Auxiliary Request: Inventive step (yes)
Remittal to the first instance with the order to adapt the description

Application title

Hydroalcoholic compositions thickened using surfactant/polymer complexes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T022907.20100119

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1926/07 (Xylanase/GENENCOR) of 19.1.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C12N 15/56

Application no.

95201976.8

Keywords

Requête principale - suffisance de description (oui)
Nouveauté et activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Xylanase, microorganismes la produisant, molécules d'ADN, procédés de préparation de cette xylanase et utilisations de celle-ci

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T192607.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 56 KB)
T 0038/08 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B63B 1/08

Application no.

01309841.3

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)
Late submitted material - evidence admitted (no)

Application title

Method for reducing wake making resistance at transom stern and transom stern form

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T003808.20091215

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 73 KB)
T 0836/09 (Re-establishment of rights in respect of the time limit for filing … of 17.2.2010

Online on

17.02.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

17.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04N 7/24

Application no.

05025792.2

Keywords

EPC Article 122: normally satisfactory system of processing outbound mail (yes), isolated mistake by an assistant (yes), all due care (yes)

Application title

Apparatus and method for combining images in a terminal device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T083609.20100217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
G 0001/07 (Treatment by surgery/MEDI-PHYSICS) of 15.2.2010

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

15.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01R 33/28

Application no.

99918429.4

Keywords

Applicable provisions - Art. 112(1) EPC 1973 - Art. 53(c) EPC"
Admissibility of the referral - yes
The Vienna Convention - principle of narrow interpretation of exclusions - no
One surgical step in a multi-step method - excluded from patentability - yes
Limited to surgery for a therapeutic purpose - no
Meaning of the wording of the exclusion - legal history - impact of jurisprudence and practice - ratio legis
Nature of interventions - involvement of a practitioner - no" "Medical skills and health risks - further criteria
Claim left to encompass a surgical step - no
Disclaimer under Article 53(c) EPC - yes - subject to remaining requirements of EPC
Omission - methods only concerning the internal operation of a device - yes - subject to remaining requirements of the EPC
Possible use of non-surgical method in a surgical method - irrelevant, if non-surgical method complete teaching in itself

Application title

MR methods for imaging pulmonary and cardiac vasculature and evaluating blood flow using dissolved polarized **(129)Xe

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:G000107.20100215

Distribution

A

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 195 KB)
T 0877/06 (Filter Element/DONALDSON COMP) of 2.12.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01D 27/08

Application no.

00910290.6

Keywords

Inventive step (main request): yes - technical solution not derivable from the prior art
Double patenting (no)

Application title

Sealing system for filter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T087706.20091202

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 109 KB)
T 0136/07 (Übertragung von Kurznachrichten/IPCom) of 1.10.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

1.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04Q 7/22

Application no.

99938192.4

Keywords

Beitritte (Zulässigkeit) - bejaht
Zurückverweisung an die Vorinstanz - verneint
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag, erster, zweiter, dritter und sechster Hilfsantrag) - verneint
Zulässigkeit (Hilfsantrag 1a) - verneint

Application title

Verfahren zur Übertragung von Kurznachrichten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T013607.20091001

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1248/07 () of 10.11.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

10.11.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

F23D 14/20

Application no.

99402117.8

Keywords

Nouveauté (oui)
Activité inventive (non)
Récevabilité des requêtes auxiliaires (non)

Application title

Procédé de combustion pour brûler un combustible

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T124807.20091110

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 78 KB)
T 0276/08 () of 4.12.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

4.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B06G 15/07

Application no.

99931544.3

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)
Disclosure - sufficiency (yes)
Claims - clarity (yes)
Amendments - added subject-matter (no)

Application title

Wheel suspension system and spring therefor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T027608.20091204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 85 KB)
T 0487/08 () of 17.11.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

17.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/06

Application no.

00121964.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Right to priority (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Expandable stent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T048708.20091117

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0881/08 () of 28.1.2010

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C21D 11/00

Application no.

02776916.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)
In der mündlichen Verhandlung überreichte Anträge (abgelehnt)

Application title

Verfahren zur Kühlung von Werkstücken insbesondere von Profilwalzprodukten aus Schienenstählen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T088108.20100128

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1726/08 (Re-establishment of rights/PHADIA) of 6.10.2009

Online on

16.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

6.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 16/42

Application no.

02720698.6

Keywords

Re-establishment of rights - normally satisfactory time-limit monitoring system (no)

Application title

Novel compound for treatment of allergy and asthma

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T172608.20091006

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
D 0001/10 () of 12.2.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

12.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000110.20100212

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1415/05 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.5.04

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G11B 20/00

Application no.

02003372.6

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (no)
Auxiliary requests - not admitted

Application title

Data nullification device for nullifying digital content recorded on a recording medium

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T141505.20091124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 53 KB)
T 1638/06 (Enhanced drug concentration by polymer/BEND) of 26.11.2009

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/14

Application no.

00976217.0

Keywords

Main request - amendments - added subject-matter (yes); term used beyond own definition
Auxiliary request I: claims - clarity (no); undefined term
Auxiliary request II: claim - clarity (yes); definition of term not defined by common general knowledge to be found in description

Application title

Pharmaceutical compositions providing enhanced drug concentrations

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T163806.20091126

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0820/07 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G09G 3/36

Application no.

02001081.5

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

LCD and driving method thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082007.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1138/07 () of 22.1.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

22.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 2/06

Application no.

00914507.9

Keywords

Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Partial encapsulation of stents using strips and bands

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T113807.20100122

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1284/07 () of 26.1.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 3/673

Application no.

01810021.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (verneint)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von wärmeisolierenden Bau- und/oder Lichtelementen sowie Einrichtung zur Durchführung desselben

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T128407.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1489/07 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F25B 41/06
F16K 1/42
F16K 25/04

Application no.

96100665.7

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Expansion valve and refrigerating system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T148907.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 39 KB)
T 1533/07 () of 6.10.2009

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

6.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60R 13/08

Application no.

00954582.3

Keywords

Unterbrechung des Verfahrens (nein)
Zulassung von Anträgen (ja)
Klarheit (ja)
Wirksame Inanspruchnahme der Priorität (nein)
Neuheit (nein)

Application title

Bauteil mit hoher absorptiver Wirkung über einem breiten Frequenzbereich

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T153307.20091006

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 87 KB)
T 1911/07 (Signaling path restoration/LUCENT) of 26.1.2010

Online on

15.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

26.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04J 3/14

Application no.

01301976.5

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)
Clarity (no)

Application title

Method and apparatus for signaling path restoration information in a mesh network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T191107.20100126

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1165/07 () of 28.1.2010

Online on

12.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

28.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 1/00

Application no.

00992182.6

Keywords

Novelty (yes) after amendments
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Improved security infusion pump with bar code reader

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T116507.20100128

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1565/07 () of 4.2.2010

Online on

12.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01C 19/66

Application no.

00830781.1

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Integrated optical angular velocity sensor

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T156507.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0769/08 () of 5.2.2010

Online on

12.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 27/22

Application no.

98932652.5

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no-after amendment)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

A multi-layer display and a method for displaying images on such a display

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T076908.20100205

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1377/09 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

12.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C22C 18/00

Application no.

04005750.7

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Zinkgusslegierung mit hoher Festigkeit und guten Giesseigenschaften

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T137709.20100201

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0369/07 (Fluorinated xanthene derivatives/MOLECULAR PROBES, INC.) of 23.9.2009

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

23.9.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C09B 11/00

Application no.

97922299.9

Keywords

Added matter (no) - basis in the application as originally filed
Novelty (yes) - not unambiguously disclosed
Remittal (yes) - ground of decision under appeal overcome

Application title

Fluorinated xanthene derivatives

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T036907.20090923

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 49 KB)
T 1020/07 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61B 18/14

Application no.

01923193.5

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Bipolar electrosurgical forceps with non-conductive stop members

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T102007.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 22 KB)
T 1327/07 (Anonymisierung von Telekommunikationsvorgängen/T-Mobile) of 14.1.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04Q 7/38

Application no.

97943781.1

Keywords

-

Application title

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Anonymisierung von Telekommunikationsvorgängen und -beziehungen bei Telematikanwendungen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T132707.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0581/08 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21D 22/14

Application no.

02077907.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no) - main and first auxiliary request
Late filed requests - not admitted - second to fourth auxiliary requests

Application title

Methods of manufacture of large diameter domes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T058108.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0724/09 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 3/14

Application no.

04761775.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method and data structure for user interface customization

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T072409.20100201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1491/09 (Health analysis/JORDAN) of 13.1.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

13.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

01914694.3

Keywords

Novelty (all requests, no)

Application title

Health analysis and forecast of abnormal conditions

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T149109.20100113

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 1749/09 () of 5.2.2010

Online on

11.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

5.2.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

H04Q 7/32

Application no.

06114681.7

Keywords

Motifs de recours non déposés

Application title

Terminal mobile multimode à sélection automatique d'interface de réseau d'accès radio

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T174909.20100205

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0139/06 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23L 1/305

Application no.

99913195.6

Keywords

Novelty, inventive step (yes): Second medical use: Therapeutic effect neither explicitly disclosed nor rendered obvious

Application title

Use of a composition for providing glutamine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T013906.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 91 KB)
T 0683/06 (Stage Tec/Neufestsetzung des Anmeldetages) of 25.11.2009

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

25.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H03M 1/10

Application no.

01109089.1

Keywords

Neufestsetzung des Anmeldetages (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und Anordnung zur Analog-Digital-Wandlung von Signalen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T068306.20091125

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 0909/07 () of 25.11.2009

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

25.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B64F 5/00

Application no.

98203773.1

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (main request: yes)
Inventive step (auxiliary request: yes)

Application title

System and method for simulating air mode and ground mode of an airplane

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T090907.20091125

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1112/07 () of 5.11.2009

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

5.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 1/16

Application no.

97921358.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no, after amendment)
Clarity (yes, after amendement)
Inventive step (yes, after amendment)

Application title

Hemodialysis monitoring system for hemodialysis machines

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T111207.20091105

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1118/07 () of 12.11.2009

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

12.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 409/38

Application no.

97937336.2

Keywords

Inventive step (yes): non-obvious alternative

Application title

Novel poly(monoperoxycarbonates)

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T111807.20091112

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0334/09 () of 1.2.2010

Online on

10.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

1.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B62D 5/04

Application no.

03007327.4

Keywords

Admissibility of appeal (no)

Application title

Back-drivable steer-by-wire system with positive scrub radius

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T033409.20100201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0535/06 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23K 1/10

Application no.

00918791.5

Keywords

New document - admitted (filed in due time)
Document cited in the description - admitted (technical evidence)
Main request (novelty - yes; inventive step - no)
Auxiliary requests I and II (novelty - yes; inventive step - no)

Application title

Fried pet treats

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T053506.20091210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 59 KB)
T 0950/07 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16G 13/16

Application no.

97117229.1

Keywords

Inventive step - (yes)

Application title

Cable drag chain

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095007.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0179/08 () of 8.12.2009

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A22C 21/00

Application no.

98203939.8

Keywords

Substantial procedural violation (no)
Remittal (no)
Referral of questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (no)
Novelty (yes) - inventive step (no)

Application title

Device and method for processing slaughtered animals, in particular birds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T017908.20091208

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1157/08 () of 2.2.2010

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

2.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01R 33/34

Application no.

00311615.9

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Clarity (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Magnetic resonance imaging head coil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115708.20100202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1158/08 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A01D 75/30

Application no.

03725285.5

Keywords

Requête principale - activité inventive (non)
Requête subsidiaires produites tardivement - recevabilité (non)

Application title

Faucheuse agricole comportant un véhicule porteur et plusieurs unités de travail

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T115808.20100112

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1923/08 () of 5.11.2009

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

5.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H05K 13/04

Application no.

99304968.3

Keywords

New evidence filed at oral proceedings before the Board not admitted
Novelty and inventive step: yes

Application title

Top-cover-tape feeding apparatus and top-cover-tape treating apparatus to be used in a component feeder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T192308.20091105

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 56 KB)
T 1638/09 (Angiogenic transgenes/CALIFORNIA) of 4.2.2010

Online on

09.02.2010

Board

3.3.08

Decision date

4.2.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12N 15/12

Application no.

98918904.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Techniques and compositions for treating heart failure and ventricular remodeling by in vivo delivery of angiogenic transgenes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163809.20100204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1207/07 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

08.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

E06B 3/263

Application no.

00127054.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - (bejaht)

Application title

Verbundprofil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T120707.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1653/07 (Purification of IgG/BAYER) of 10.12.2009

Online on

08.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 16/06

Application no.

98110526.5

Keywords

Main request - inventive step (yes)

Application title

Chromatographic method for high yield purification and viral inactivation of IgG

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T165307.20091210

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0657/08 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

08.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/17

Application no.

99915124.4

Keywords

Claim 1 - inventive step (yes)

Application title

A dispersive precompensator for use in an electromagnetic radiation generation and detection system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T065708.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0880/08 (Interactive call-handling/KATZ) of 18.12.2009

Online on

08.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

18.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/493

Application no.

00102575.8

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

Interactive call-handling

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T088008.20091218

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1268/08 (Operations control/KATZ) of 17.12.2009

Online on

08.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 3/493

Application no.

01114139.7

Keywords

Novelty - main request (no)
Added subject-matter - auxiliary requests (yes)

Application title

Operations control

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T126808.20091217

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0170/07 () of 11.11.2009

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

11.11.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A61M 1/16

Application no.

98420228.3

Keywords

Recevabilité du recours (oui)
Méthode de traitement thérapeutique (oui)
Admission des requêtes auxiliaires (non)

Application title

Procédé de détermination d'un paramètre significatif du progrès d'un traitement extracorporel de sang

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T017007.20091111

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 55 KB)
T 0853/07 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16D 23/02

Application no.

99962164.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hauptantrag (verneint)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hilfsantrag (bejaht)

Application title

Spanlos gefertigter Synchronring mit strukturierten Reibflächen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T085307.20091210

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 118 KB)
T 1117/07 () of 11.12.2009

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 5/18

Application no.

01992904.1

Keywords

Patent in erteilter Fassung ausführbar und auf erfinderischer Tätigkeit beruhend

Application title

Lichtbeugende binäre Gitterstruktur

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T111707.20091211

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 91 KB)
T 2026/07 () of 9.12.2009

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

9.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 25/00

Application no.

96106578.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes, after amendments)

Application title

Interventional catheter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T202607.20091209

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 29 KB)
T 0687/08 (Boues ozonées/AIR LIQUIDE) of 14.1.2010

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C02F 3/12

Application no.

03780287.3

Keywords

Nouveauté (requêtes principale et subsidiaire): oui
Activité inventive (requêtes principale et subsidiaire): non - reformulation du problème, solution évidente

Application title

Procédé de réduction des boues d'un traitement biologique de l'eau mettant en oeuvre de l'ozone

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T068708.20100114

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0629/09 () of 29.1.2010

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F16D 65/16

Application no.

97904371.8

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Kaltverformter Kolben für eine hydraulische Bremse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T062909.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1807/09 (Digital Rights Management/GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION) of 29.1.2010

Online on

05.02.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 1/00

Application no.

03790502.3

Keywords

Missing grounds of appeal

Application title

Method and system for providing chaining of access rules in a digital rights management system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T180709.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0051/07 () of 8.12.2009

Online on

04.02.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 5/28

Application no.

99900426.0

Keywords

Gegenstand des 3. Hilfsantrags der Patentinhaberin ist ausführbar und neu sowie auf einer erfinderischen Tätigkeit beruhend (Zwischenentscheidung der Einspruchsabteilung bestätigt)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Struktur von Interferenz-Farbfiltern

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T005107.20091208

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 52 KB)
T 0679/07 () of 19.1.2010

Online on

04.02.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

19.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 27/118

Application no.

99303641.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes)

Application title

System and method of manufacturing semicustom integrated circuits using reticle primitives and interconnect reticles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067907.20100119

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 0693/07 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

04.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C21D 9/00

Application no.

02705845.2

Keywords

Clarity (yes, after amendment)
Added subject-matter (no)
Remittal

Application title

Integrated metal processing facility

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T069307.20091217

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0913/08 (Verbreitung von Internetinhalt über Rundfunk/T-MOBILE) of 8.12.2009

Online on

04.02.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04H 1/00

Application no.

01967306.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Verfahren und System für die Datenübertragung von und zu dem Internet mit Verwendung eines Kommunikationsnetzes und eines Rundfunksystems

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T091308.20091208

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1523/07 (Washing a device for the production of meth(acrylic)acid or esters/ … of 24.11.2009

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07C 57/04

Application no.

00104063.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - no implicit disclosure
No priority - document prepublished
Inventive step - arbitrary threshold - routine activity - obvious alternative

Application title

Method for production of (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic esters

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T152307.20091124

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0031/08 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60D 1/54

Application no.

01107981.1

Keywords

Zulassung des Antrags (ja)
Befugnis zur Prüfung (nein)

Application title

Anhängekupplung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T003108.20091124

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0510/08 (Gebleichtes Maiskolbenmehl/PETER GREVEN FETT-CHEMIE) of 8.1.2010

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

8.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61K 7/50

Application no.

00121183.8

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (Hauptantrag): nein - technische Verbesserungen zu erwarten
Zurückverweisung: ja

Application title

Maiskolbenmehl als Abrasivum für Reinigungsmittel

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T051008.20100108

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0773/08 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C21D 9/04

Application no.

97890249.2

Keywords

Unzulässige Änderung (ja)

Application title

Profiliertes Walzgut und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T077308.20091215

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 28 KB)
T 1116/09 (Inadmissibility of the appeal) of 14.1.2010

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65H 51/18

Application no.

03705483.0

Keywords

-

Application title

Floating lifting device

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T111609.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 1399/09 (Plant cell/DOW CHEMICAL) of 29.1.2010

Online on

03.02.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

29.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01H 5/00

Application no.

02702772.1

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Plant cell having animal-type sugar chain adding function

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T139909.20100129

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0154/07 (Vitrage réfléchissant/SAINT-GOBAIN) of 2.4.2009

Online on

02.02.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

2.4.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

C03C 17/36

Application no.

99401345.6

Keywords

Interprétation de la revendication 1 délivrée
Admissibilité des modifications effectuées avant la délivrance (oui)

Application title

Vitrage muni d'un empilement de couches réfléchissant métallique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T015407.20090402

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 51 KB)
T 0855/07 () of 19.11.2009

Online on

02.02.2010

Board

3.2.01

Decision date

19.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B60T 17/02

Application no.

97925840.7

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (bejaht)

Application title

Energieversorgungseinrichtung einer Druckluft-Bremsanlage, insbesondere für Nutzfahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T085507.20091119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 72 KB)
T 0264/08 () of 19.11.2009

Online on

02.02.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

19.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B41N 7/00

Application no.

01982130.5

Keywords

Neuheit (ja)
Priorität (gültig)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Hülsenanordnung für einen Druckzylinder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T026408.20091119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0364/08 () of 16.11.2009

Online on

02.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

16.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B24B 9/14

Application no.

99118996.0

Keywords

Extension beyond the content of the application as filed (main request and main request 1): yes
Inventive step (main request 2): yes
Minutes need not contain statements without relevance for the proceedings in question

Application title

Eyeglass lens processing system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T036408.20091116

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 123 KB)
T 2140/09 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

02.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B65D 37/00

Application no.

02756955.7

Keywords

Interlocutory revision: yes, should have been granted

Application title

Disposable syringe dispenser system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T214009.20100121

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
T 1816/06 () of 19.11.2009

Online on

01.02.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

19.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H01R 24/00

Application no.

98124889.1

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein

Application title

Demontierbarer mehrpoliger elektrischer Stecker

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T181606.20091119

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1028/07 () of 8.12.2009

Online on

01.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C03B 5/00

Application no.

98963946.3

Keywords

Inventive step (all requests): no

Application title

Glass melting process using roof-mounted oxygen-fuel burner

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T102807.20091208

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 46 KB)
T 0306/08 () of 3.12.2009

Online on

01.02.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

3.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B24B 1/00

Application no.

02006785.6

Keywords

Inventive step (no - all requests)
Problem solved independently by different features
Method of claim 1 - based on deliberate choice enabled in an obvious manner (see point 4.7)

Application title

Grinding method and numerically controlled grinding machine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T030608.20091203

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 102 KB)

January 2010

T 1095/07 () of 20.1.2010

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G07D 7/00

Application no.

95904656.6

Keywords

Added subject-matter (no)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Detection of counterfeits objects, for instance counterfeits banknotes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T109507.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1228/07 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 21/88

Application no.

95943768.2

Keywords

Inventive step: yes (after amendment)

Application title

Scanning system for inspecting anomalies on surfaces

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T122807.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 71 KB)
T 1020/08 (Drug release stent coating/BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED) of 14.10.2009

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.3.10

Decision date

14.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61L 33/00

Application no.

97109380.2

Keywords

Withdrawal of the opposition by opponents/respondents in appeal pendings
Auxiliary requests: amendments (not allowable) - not directly and unambiguously derivable from application as filed, neither explicitly nor implicitly

Application title

Drug release stent coating and process

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T102008.20091014

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1532/08 () of 11.12.2009

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16L 21/00

Application no.

00969613.9

Keywords

Added subject matter (no)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Connection piece

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T153208.20091211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 116 KB)
T 2320/08 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D21F 1/80

Application no.

98939588.4

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Berücksichtigung verspätet vorgebrachter Beweismittel (nein)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Entwässerung von Feststoff-Flüssigkeitssuspensionen, insbesondere Faserstoffsuspensionen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T232008.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0262/09 (Inadmissibility of the appeal) of 11.1.2010

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

11.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

D21F 5/18

Application no.

01271096.8

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method and equipment for drying a pulp web using hot air or different temperatures

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T026209.20100111

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0671/09 () of 13.1.2010

Online on

29.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

13.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G02B 5/28

Application no.

04015743.0

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Nachtsichtgerät für Fahrzeuge

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T067109.20100113

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 16 KB)
T 0270/07 (Pyridinemethanol, Mirtazepine/SUMITOMO) of 4.9.2009

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

4.9.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 401/04

Application no.

00962909.8

Keywords

Main request: inventive step (yes) - improvements not obvious

Application title

Process for the preparation of a pyridinemethanol compound

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T027007.20090904

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 82 KB)
T 0617/07 (Monoclonal NGF-antagonist antibodies/LAY LINE) of 4.8.2009

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

4.8.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07K 16/28

Application no.

00935482.0

Keywords

Added matter, extension of protection (no)
Sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, inventive step (yes)

Application title

Monoclonal antibodies, synthetic and biotechnological derivatives thereof acting as NGF-antagonist molecules

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T061707.20090804

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 63 KB)
T 0874/07 (Dental image storage and retrieval/ALBADENT) of 11.12.2009

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61C 13/00

Application no.

04709178.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Dental image storage and retrieval apparatus

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T087407.20091211

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1755/07 () of 4.12.2009

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

4.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 27/36

Application no.

97935661.5

Keywords

Inventive step - no
Referral to Enlarged Board of Appeal - no

Application title

Polymeric film

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T175507.20091204

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 43 KB)
T 0286/09 (Prebiotic/SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.) of 9.12.2009

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

9.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/702

Application no.

02726177.5

Keywords

Novelty - yes - effect not disclosed in prior art

Application title

Use of a composition comprising a prebiotic for decreasing inflammatory process and abnormal activation of non-specific immune parameters

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T028609.20091209

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1546/09 () of 11.1.2010

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

11.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 491/04

Application no.

04818764.5

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Manufacture of Vitamin B6

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T154609.20100111

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
W 0036/08 (Diagnostic method/PROGENIKA) of 20.1.2010

Online on

28.01.2010

Board

3.3.04

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C12Q 1/68

Application no.

-

Keywords

Lack of unity - no

Application title

Diagnostic method

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:W003608.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 76 KB)
T 1008/06 (Hypoglycemic agent/NOVARTIS AG) of 4.8.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

4.8.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/198

Application no.

00990641.3

Keywords

Inventive step - no: obvious to try

Application title

Use of a hypoglycemic agent for treating impaired glucose metabolism

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T100806.20090804

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1299/06 (Receiving residual energies of neighboring nodes/LUCENT) of 1.12.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

1.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04L 12/12

Application no.

04252278.9

Keywords

Clarity and support by the description - no
Extension of subject-matter - yes

Application title

Adaptive sleeping and awakening protocol for an energy efficient adhoc network

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T129906.20091201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0870/07 (Epoxy enantiomer/NISSAN) of 6.10.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

6.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C07D 405/14

Application no.

03018398.2

Keywords

Request filed in the appeal proceedings: within the scope of the appeal (yes); search report encompassing the new claimed subject-matter (yes); novelty (yes); sufficiency of disclosure (yes); remittal for assessment of inventive step (yes) since the decision of the first instance is silent regarding this issue.

Application title

Optically active epoxy compound

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T087007.20091006

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 2007/08 () of 8.12.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

8.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F01N 3/28

Application no.

00115202.4

Keywords

Einspruch zulässig (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Abscheidung von Feinstpartikeln aus dem Abgas von Brennkraftmaschinen

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T200708.20091208

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 0068/09 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/15

Application no.

00954194.7

Keywords

Sufficiency - no, no conditions specified for saturating a napkin, no disclosure concerning the radius of curvature of the curved holder for determining the lateral stiffness

Application title

Thin sanitary napkin manifesting high level of stability

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T006809.20091217

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0887/09 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

27.01.2010

Board

3.3.01

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C07F 9/30

Application no.

04004106.3

Keywords

Fehlende Beschwerdebegründung

Application title

Schmelzbare Zinkphosphinate

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T088709.20091215

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 17 KB)
T 1215/06 (Conditioning by water vapour/ASTRAZENECA) of 10.11.2009

Online on

26.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

10.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/14

Application no.

94926421.2

Keywords

Main request and first auxiliary request: amendments - added subject-matter (yes) - particular feature not originally disclosed
Second auxiliary request: disclosure - sufficiency (no) - functional features not defined

Application title

Process for conditioning substances

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T121506.20091110

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 50 KB)
T 0147/07 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

26.01.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C08J 5/18

Application no.

01925478.8

Keywords

Ausreichende Offenbarung - ja
Klarheit -ja
Neuheit - ja
Zurückverweisung - ja

Application title

Elastische Folie

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T014707.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 33 KB)
T 1983/08 (Anaerobic water treatment/UNI FLORIDA) of 11.12.2009

Online on

26.01.2010

Board

3.3.05

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C02F 3/00

Application no.

02784254.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no): trivial features; predictable advantages

Application title

Fixed-film anaerobic digestion of flushed manure

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T198308.20091211

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 26 KB)
T 1895/06 () of 20.1.2010

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01T 1/24

Application no.

93902890.8

Keywords

Examination of opposition - admissibility (yes)
Late submitted material - evidence admitted (yes)
Enlarged Board - referral (no)
Inventive step - exclusion of hindsight
Novelty (yes)

Application title

Thin-film, flat panel, pixelated detector array for real-time digital imaging and dosimetry of ionizing radiation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T189506.20100120

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 63 KB)
T 0149/07 () of 20.11.2009

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

20.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01S 3/00

Application no.

96850095.9

Keywords

-

Application title

System for surveillance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T014907.20091120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 45 KB)
T 0202/07 () of 4.12.2009

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

4.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H03M 13/27

Application no.

00301303.4

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes - main request and first to fifth auxiliary requests)
Admissibility of late filed request (no - sixth auxiliary request)

Application title

Interleaving method, interleaving apparatus, turbo encoding method, and turbo encoder

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T020207.20091204

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1633/07 () of 20.1.2010

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F21V 23/02

Application no.

00104533.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: bejaht

Application title

Leuchte

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T163307.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 41 KB)
T 1796/07 () of 27.11.2009

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

27.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61N 2/00

Application no.

96924817.8

Keywords

-

Application title

Pharmazeutische Darreichungsform

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T179607.20091127

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 34 KB)
T 1933/07 () of 20.1.2010

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

20.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 1/24

Application no.

04396079.8

Keywords

Clarity: no
Auxiliary request: inadmissible

Application title

Tunable multiband planar antenna

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T193307.20100120

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0007/08 () of 12.11.2009

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.4.01

Decision date

12.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01Q 13/02

Application no.

98921981.1

Keywords

Admissibility of late-filed (yes)
Added subject-matter (no)
Extension of protection conferred (no)
Clarity (yes)
Suficiency of disclosure (yes)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Horn Antenna

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T000708.20091112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0549/08 () of 5.11.2009

Online on

25.01.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

5.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B32B 27/12

Application no.

99952711.2

Keywords

Second alternative main request: admissible
Amendments: all requests - allowable under Article 123(2) EPC
Main and first alternative main requests: sufficiency of disclosure - no
Second alternative main request: sufficiency of disclosure - yes, novelty - yes, inventive step - yes

Application title

Moulding materials

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T054908.20091105

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 65 KB)
T 0478/05 (Dyslipoproteinemia/SYNDROME X LIMITED) of 18.12.2009

Online on

22.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

18.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 31/19

Application no.

98925875.1

Keywords

Main request: novelty, inventive step, sufficiency, clarity, allowability of the amendments (yes): treatment of dislipoproteinemia not disclosed or rendered obvious by the available prior art

Application title

Carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T047805.20091218

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 66 KB)
T 0601/07 (Blister package containing topiramate tablets/CILAG AG) of 1.10.2009

Online on

22.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

1.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61J 1/03

Application no.

01947305.7

Keywords

Main request: novelty - (no): Product not rendered novel by its method of preparation
Auxiliary requests 1 - 5: inventive step - (no)
Auxiliary request 6: inventive step - (yes): alternative process for preparing blister packages containing topiramate tablets not obvious

Application title

Process for making a blister package containing topiramate tablets

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T060107.20091001

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 146 KB)
T 0407/08 () of 12.10.2009

Online on

22.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

12.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A45D 29/04

Application no.

01104902.0

Keywords

Main request, auxiliary requests 1-5, added subject-matter (yes)
Auxiliary request 6 - admissibility (no)

Application title

File, particularly nail file

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T040708.20091012

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0828/08 () of 21.1.2010

Online on

22.01.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

21.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B05D 3/12

Application no.

02026209.3

Keywords

mangelhafte Begründung (ja)
Zulässigkeit und Klarheit durch die Änderungen (ja)
Zurückverweisung an die erste Instanz

Application title

Beschichtungsverfahren sowie Vorrichtung hierfür

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T082808.20100121

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0796/07 () of 18.1.2010

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

18.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01J 9/24

Application no.

00110484.3

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - after amendment
Inventive step (yes) - after amendment

Application title

Method for capping lamps

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T079607.20100118

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 21 KB)
T 1017/07 () of 1.12.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

1.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B02C 23/10

Application no.

95915065.7

Keywords

Added subject-matter (yes - main and second auxiliary request)
Clarity - (no - first and second auxiliary requests)

Application title

Attrition Mill

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T101707.20091201

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 1333/07 () of 29.10.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.3.09

Decision date

29.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A23G 9/16

Application no.

00941980.5

Keywords

Main request (novelty - yes; inventive step - no)
Request for remittal - rejected
Auxiliary request 3 (inventive step - yes)
Objection pursuant Rule 106 EPC - dismissed

Application title

Process and apparatus for production of a frozen food product

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T133307.20091029

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 102 KB)
T 1882/07 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F01L 13/00

Application no.

01302584.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Hydraulically actuated latching pin valve deactivation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T188207.20091210

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0020/08 () of 18.11.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

18.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F01N 3/023

Application no.

02006058.8

Keywords

Neuheit - ja
Zulassung neuen Standes der Technik - ja
Zurückverweisung - ja

Application title

Vorrichtung zur Abgasbehandlung einer Brennkraftmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T002008.20091118

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0048/08 () of 1.12.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

1.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

B21D 1/05

Application no.

01971833.7

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Änderungen - ja
Ausführbarkeit - ja
Neuheit und erfinderische Tätigkeit - ja

Application title

Verfahren zum Streckrichten von Kaltband sowie Regelung des Streckgrades

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T004808.20091201

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 2197/08 (Delivery of tobramycin/NOVARTIS VACCINES) of 14.1.2010

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.3.02

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61K 9/00

Application no.

02771857.6

Keywords

Basis of decision - patent proprietor (no longer approves of the text of the patent)

Application title

System for delivering a tobramycin formulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T219708.20100114

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 17 KB)
T 0453/09 () of 2.12.2009

Online on

21.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21D 17/02

Application no.

05704930.6

Keywords

Main request - novelty (no)
First auxiliary request - inventive step (no)
Third auxiliary request - remittal to the first instance

Application title

Indented tube for a heat exchange

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T045309.20091202

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
D 0022/08 () of 18.1.2010

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

18.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D002208.20100118

Distribution

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 0865/06 (Zuschalten eines Breitband-Satellitenkanals/TELES) of 3.11.2009

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

3.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

H04L 29/06

Application no.

99250365.6

Keywords

Zulässigkeit der Beschwerde - ja
Wirksamkeit der frühesten beanspruchten Priorität - nein
Erfinderische Tätigkeit - nein (Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1 und 2)

Application title

Verfahren zur Übertragung von Rückkanal-Daten in einer Verbindung zwischen einem Endgerät und einem Server eines Paketvermittlungsnetzes

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T086506.20091103

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 55 KB)
T 1585/07 () of 1.10.2009

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

1.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47B 88/14

Application no.

00110761.4

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1-4 (nein)

Application title

Ausziehführung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T158507.20091001

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 1971/07 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

E04F 15/08
E04F 13/08
E04F 15/02
E04F 13/14
F21V 33/00
F21S 8/02
G02B 6/00

Application no.

04101496.0

Keywords

Novelty (yes) - a disclosure does not include technical equivalents of features mentioned in document
Inventive step (yes) - selection of appropriate starting point for assessment of inventive step

Application title

Tile provided with a lighting element

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T197107.20091124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 2035/07 () of 24.9.2009

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

24.9.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47L 15/42

Application no.

99101369.9

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit - Hauptantrag und Hilfsanträge 1, 2 (nein)

Application title

Geschirrspülmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T203507.20090924

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 30 KB)
T 0131/08 () of 8.10.2009

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

8.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A01J 5/007

Application no.

02701299.6

Keywords

Anspruch 1 wie erteilt - Neuheit (nein)
Zu spät eingereichte Beschwerdebegründung der Einsprechenden

Application title

Automatische Melkvorrichtung mit steuerbarer Stimulationsvorrichtung und System zur Stimulation

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T013108.20091008

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0879/09 () of 14.1.2010

Online on

20.01.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

14.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 21/683

Application no.

06120524.1

Keywords

Clarity (yes)
Amendments originally disclosed (yes)

Application title

Robotized device to move an object

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T087909.20100114

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 89 KB)
T 1382/07 () of 16.12.2009

Online on

19.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

16.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F23Q 7/00

Application no.

98117067.3

Keywords

Extension of subject-matter (yes)
Admissibility of late filed requests (no)

Application title

Glow plug

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T138207.20091216

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
T 0041/08 () of 3.12.2009

Online on

19.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

3.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B22D 25/00
C22C 1/08

Application no.

01908489.6

Keywords

Late-filed documents - not admitted
Inventive step - (yes) exclusion of hindsight

Application title

A method and means for producing moulded foam bodies

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T004108.20091203

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 38 KB)
T 0759/08 () of 12.11.2009

Online on

19.01.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

12.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C22C 21/00

Application no.

00116579.4

Keywords

Neuheit (ja); erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)
Verspätet eingereichte Druckschriften: teilweise zugelassen

Application title

Verwendung von Blech aus einer Aluminiumlegierung für das Abschirmen von Wärme

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T075908.20091112

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 81 KB)
T 0897/09 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

19.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 25/20

Application no.

05256971.2

Keywords

Admissibility (no)

Application title

Microbial, viral and mammalian susceptibility to agents that affect cell growth and metabolism, and compatibility of compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T089709.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0950/09 () of 12.1.2010

Online on

19.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

12.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G01N 25/20

Application no.

05256976.1

Keywords

Admissibility (no)

Application title

Microbial, viral and mammalian susceptibility to agents that affect cell growth and metabolism, and compatibility of compounds

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T095009.20100112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 37 KB)
D 0006/09 () of 15.1.2010

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

DBA

Decision date

15.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

-

Application no.

-

Keywords

-

Application title

-

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:D000609.20100115

Distribution

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 21 KB)
T 1937/06 () of 15.10.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

15.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

D21F 3/08

Application no.

98122860.4

Keywords

Ausreichende Offenbarung (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Presswalze

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T193706.20091015

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0675/07 (Farbige Waschmittelteilchen/HENKEL) of 11.12.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

11.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C11D 3/40

Application no.

96938994.9

Keywords

Zulässigkeit von Entgegenhaltungen (ja)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Wasch- und Reinigungsmittel, das ein farbiges Teilchen enthält

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T067507.20091211

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 24 KB)
T 1641/07 () of 12.11.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

12.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41J 2/04

Application no.

98301559.5

Keywords

Novelty (main request, no)
Inventive step (first auxiliary request, no; second auxiliary request, yes)

Application title

Dynamic multi-pass print mode corrections to compensate for malfunctioning inkjet nozzles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T164107.20091112

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0117/08 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B41F 33/00

Application no.

00120042.7

Keywords

Amendments (main request, first, second and fifth auxiliary request, not allowable; third and sixth auxiliary requests, allowable)
Inventive step (third and fourth auxiliary requests, no; sixth auxiliary request, yes)

Application title

Sheet-fed rotary printing press having a printing quality control unit

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T011708.20091124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0161/08 () of 18.12.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

18.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F16K 37/00

Application no.

95903773.0

Keywords

Amendments (allowable)
Novelty (yes)
Inventive step (yes)

Application title

An apparatus for controlling a valve

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T016108.20091218

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 24 KB)
T 0360/08 () of 29.10.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.05

Decision date

29.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B29C 55/02

Application no.

95929237.6

Keywords

Sufficiency of disclosure (all requests, no)
Different apportionment of costs (no)

Application title

Biaxially oriented polyester film and process for production thereof

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T036008.20091029

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 28 KB)
T 0472/08 () of 26.11.2009

Online on

18.01.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C21D 8/12

Application no.

02779558.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (nein)

Application title

Verfahren zur Herstellung von nichtkornorientiertem Elektroblech

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T047208.20091126

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 82 KB)
R 0012/09 () of 15.1.2010

Online on

15.01.2010

Board

EBA

Decision date

15.1.2010

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C22C 19/00

Application no.

00912365.4

Keywords

Antrag auf Überprüfung - offensichtlich unbegründet

Application title

Metallischer Werkstoff auf Nickelbasis und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:R001209.20100115

Distribution

B

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 55 KB)
T 0392/07 () of 17.11.2009

Online on

15.01.2010

Board

3.4.03

Decision date

17.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01L 23/544

Application no.

98922427.4

Keywords

Inventive step: denied - yuxtaposition of features

Application title

Method and apparatus for identifying integrated circuits

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T039207.20091117

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 44 KB)
T 0576/07 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

15.01.2010

Board

3.2.08

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

C22F 1/04

Application no.

96915379.0

Keywords

Inventive step (no) - main request
Inventive step (yes) - auxiliary request
Admissibility of late filed request (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (no)
Reasoned decision (yes)

Application title

Preparation of pre-coated aluminum alloy articles

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T057607.20091124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0085/09 (Collection of data/REEVES) of 25.11.2009

Online on

15.01.2010

Board

3.5.01

Decision date

25.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 17/60

Application no.

01981199.1

Keywords

Inventive step (no)

Application title

Method for collection and collation of data

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T008509.20091125

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1110/06 () of 7.7.2009

Online on

14.01.2010

Board

3.2.07

Decision date

7.7.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

B05B 13/04

Application no.

94400699.8

Keywords

Activité inventive - oui

Application title

Machine de projection de produit de revêtement par voie électrostatique

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T111006.20090707

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 37 KB)
T 1008/07 () of 1.12.2009

Online on

14.01.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

1.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61M 29/02

Application no.

99970931.4

Keywords

Extended subject-matter (yes)
Inventive step (no)

Application title

Catheter having improved bonding region

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T100807.20091201

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 25 KB)
T 1375/07 () of 22.10.2009

Online on

14.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

22.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F25D 23/06

Application no.

02794779.5

Keywords

Mangelnde Neuheit: Hauptantrag und Hilfsantrag 1
Hilfsanträge 2 bis 4: unzulässig

Application title

Gehäuse für ein Kältegerät

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T137507.20091022

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 27 KB)
T 0098/08 () of 13.10.2009

Online on

14.01.2010

Board

3.2.03

Decision date

13.10.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F27D 23/02
F27D 1/16
B08B 7/00
F27D 1/12

Application no.

00203711.7

Keywords

Main and first auxiliary requests: extension beyond the content of the earlier application
Second, third, fourth auxiliary requests: extension of scope of protection
Request for continuation in writing: dismissed

Application title

Device, system and method for on-line explosive deslagging

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T009808.20091013

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 47 KB)
T 0712/09 () of 11.1.2010

Online on

14.01.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

11.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 5/448

Application no.

98112611.3

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

An ostomy appliance

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T071209.20100111

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 16 KB)
T 1929/06 (Identifying data streams/BAXTER INTERNATIONAL) of 18.11.2009

Online on

13.01.2010

Board

3.5.05

Decision date

18.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G06F 19/00

Application no.

03747604.1

Keywords

Added subject-matter (main request - yes)
Inventive step (1st to 4th auxiliary request - no)

Application title

System and method for identifying data streams associated with medical equipment

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T192906.20091118

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0090/07 (Synthesis of arrays/HOUSTON UNIV.) of 4.11.2009

Online on

12.01.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

4.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B01J 19/00

Application no.

99906913.1

Keywords

Admissibility of the appeal by the insolvent opponent (yes)
Introduction of late-filed documents (no)
Novelty - 'main request' (no)
Amendments originally disclosed - 'auxiliary requests I - V' (no)

Application title

Apparatus for chemical and biochemical reactions using photo-generated reagents

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T009007.20091104

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 40 KB)
T 0662/07 (Waschmitteltabletten/HENKEL) of 2.12.2009

Online on

12.01.2010

Board

3.3.06

Decision date

2.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

C11D 17/00

Application no.

98954380.6

Keywords

Änderung des Beschwerdeumfangs: nein
Erfinderische Tätigkeit: nein

Application title

Mehrphasige Waschmitteltabletten

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T066207.20091202

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 32 KB)
T 1550/07 () of 21.12.2009

Online on

12.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

21.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B21B 39/12

Application no.

00901321.0

Keywords

Novelty and inventive step (yes)

Application title

Hot rolling mill for thin strip with high-speed winding of individual strips

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T155007.20091221

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 36 KB)
T 1583/09 (Method and apparatus for suppression of packets/AVAYA INC.) of 11.1.2010

Online on

12.01.2010

Board

3.5.03

Decision date

11.1.2010

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H04M 7/00

Application no.

00309500.7

Keywords

Missing statement of grounds

Application title

Method and apparatus for suppression of packets during silence periods in a packet telephony system

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T158309.20100111

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 15 KB)
T 0244/07 () of 29.9.2009

Online on

11.01.2010

Board

3.2.02

Decision date

29.9.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A61F 2/06

Application no.

99112417.3

Keywords

Unzulässige Erweiterung (nein)
Neuheit (ja)
Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Stent

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T024407.20090929

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 35 KB)
T 1091/08 () of 3.12.2009

Online on

11.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

3.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

G01F 1/684

Application no.

96914878.2

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit: verneint
Kostenverteilung: nein (unbillig)
Rückzahlung der Beschwerdegebühr: nein (kein Verfahrensmangel)

Application title

Wärmeübergangskontroll- und/oder-Messgerät

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T109108.20091203

Distribution

D

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 36 KB)
T 0810/07 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

08.01.2010

Board

3.4.02

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

G02B 27/28

Application no.

01131006.7

Keywords

Claim 1 so far as clear - novel (no)

Application title

Projector with polarization converter

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T081007.20091215

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 20 KB)
T 1856/08 () of 25.11.2009

Online on

08.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

25.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A61F 13/15

Application no.

94109486.4

Keywords

Amendments - not based on original disclosure

Application title

Absorbent article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T185608.20091125

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 33 KB)
T 0378/08 () of 24.11.2009

Online on

07.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

24.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

B23K 20/12

Application no.

99202375.4

Keywords

Oral submissions by accompanying person - (refused)
Late-filed request and documents
Amendments
Inventive step (yes)
Remittal (yes, for adaptation of the description and figures)

Application title

Integral corrosion protection of friction stir welded joints

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T037808.20091124

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 42 KB)
T 0700/08 () of 23.12.2009

Online on

07.01.2010

Board

3.2.06

Decision date

23.12.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

F01M 11/00

Application no.

06300373.5

Keywords

Activité inventive - oui, après modifications

Application title

Carter d'huile et moteur à combustion

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T070008.20091223

Distribution

D

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 40 KB)
T 1264/07 () of 1.12.2009

Online on

05.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

1.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F02M 59/36

Application no.

00982995.3

Keywords

Neuheit (nein)

Application title

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Steuerung der Kraftstoffzusammensetzung in einer Brennkraftmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T126407.20091201

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1270/07 () of 10.12.2009

Online on

05.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

10.12.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

F02M 61/16

Application no.

98109405.5

Keywords

Erfinderische Tätigkeit (ja)

Application title

Kraftstoffeinspritzventil

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T127007.20091210

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0961/09 () of 15.12.2009

Online on

05.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

15.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 13/20

Application no.

05020995.6

Keywords

Divisional - Added subject-matter (no)

Application title

Cleaning article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T096109.20091215

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 0962/09 () of 17.12.2009

Online on

05.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

17.12.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A47L 13/20

Application no.

05020996.4

Keywords

Divisional - added subject-matter (no)

Application title

Cleaning article

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T096209.20091217

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1814/06 () of 23.11.2009

Online on

04.01.2010

Board

3.5.02

Decision date

23.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

H01H 33/66

Application no.

01127316.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Vacuum valve

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T181406.20091123

Distribution

D

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 31 KB)
T 0078/08 () of 29.10.2009

Online on

04.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

29.10.2009

Proc. language

FR

IPC

A01D 34/66

Application no.

00440091.7

Keywords

Activité inventive (oui)

Application title

Faucheuse

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T007808.20091029

Distribution

C

Decision

Texte de la décision en FR (PDF, 35 KB)
T 0143/08 () of 20.10.2009

Online on

04.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

20.10.2009

Proc. language

DE

IPC

A47L 15/42

Application no.

00101984.3

Keywords

Neuheit (nein)

Application title

Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T014308.20091020

Distribution

C

Decision

Text der Entscheidung in DE (PDF, 23 KB)
T 1016/08 () of 26.11.2009

Online on

04.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

26.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

A01J 5/007

Application no.

02078771.9

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

A method of collecting measurement data during automatically milking an animal

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T101608.20091126

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 27 KB)
T 1293/08 () of 10.11.2009

Online on

04.01.2010

Board

3.2.04

Decision date

10.11.2009

Proc. language

EN

IPC

F02F 3/00

Application no.

03006751.6

Keywords

Inventive step (yes)

Application title

Piston

European Case Law Identifier

ECLI:EP:BA:2009:T129308.20091110

Distribution

C

Decision

Decision text in EN (PDF, 74 KB)

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