T 2291/08 vom 08.11.2010
- Europäischer Rechtsprechungsidentifikator
- ECLI:EP:BA:2010:T229108.20101108
- Datum der Entscheidung
- 8. November 2010
- Aktenzeichen
- T 2291/08
- Antrag auf Überprüfung von
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- Anmeldenummer
- 98929636.3
- IPC-Klasse
- B22D 11/06
- Verfahrenssprache
- Englisch
- Verteilung
- An die Kammervorsitzenden verteilt (C)
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- Zusammenfassungen für diese Entscheidung
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- Bezeichnung der Anmeldung
- Continuous casting process for producing low carbon steel strips and strips so obtainable with good as cast mechanical properties
- Name des Antragstellers
- ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A., et al
- Name des Einsprechenden
- Castrip, LLC
- Kammer
- 3.2.03
- Leitsatz
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- Relevante Rechtsnormen
- European Patent Convention Art 100(c)European Patent Convention Art 114(1)European Patent Convention R 103(1)(a)European Patent Convention R 81(1)
- Schlagwörter
- Introduction of a new ground of opposition by the opposition division - substantial procedural violation (yes)
Reimbursement of appeal fee (yes) - Orientierungssatz
- A ground of opposition (in this case Article 100(c) EPC) introduced by an opposition division under Article 114(1) EPC must be prima facie highly relevant. Given that, firstly, a previous board of appeal had expressly stated that the amendments were supported by the application as originally filed, and secondly, it is plausible from the application as a whole that the amendments are disclosed, it cannot be said that the allegations under Article 100(c) EPC are prima facie highly relevant. In these circumstances introduction of the new ground by the opposition division amounts to a serious procedural violation justifying reimbursement of the appeal fee.
- Zitierende Akten
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ORDER
For these reasons it is decided that:
1. The decision under appeal is set aside.
2. The case is remitted to an opposition division for further prosecution, with a recommendation to change the composition of the opposition division.
3. The appeal fee is reimbursed.