J 0007/07 (Time limt Article 8(4) R Fees) of 12.12.2007
- European Case Law Identifier
- ECLI:EP:BA:2007:J000707.20071212
- Date of decision
- 12 December 2007
- Case number
- J 0007/07
- Petition for review of
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- Application number
- 01309128.5
- IPC class
- E02B 3/10
- Language of proceedings
- English
- Distribution
- Distributed to board chairmen (C)
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- Application title
- Method of disposing of used vehicle tyres
- Applicant name
- Robinson, Anthony
- Opponent name
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- Board
- 3.1.01
- Headnote
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- Relevant legal provisions
- European Patent Convention Art 109 1973European Patent Convention Art 120(b) 1973European Patent Convention Art 164(1) 1973European Patent Convention Art 164(2) 1973European Patent Convention Art 33 1973European Patent Convention R 36(4) 1973European Patent Convention R 46(1) 1973European Patent Convention R 69(1) 1973European Patent Convention R 84 1973European Patent Convention R 85a(1) 1973European Patent Convention R 85b 1973Rules relating to fees Art 8(3)Rules relating to fees Art 8(4)
- Keywords
- Substantial procedural violation (yes)
2 month time limit
Rule 84 EPC and Rules relating to fees - Catchword
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ORDER
For these reasons it is decided that:
1. The decision of the Receiving Section of 16 November 2006 is set aside.
2. The case is remitted to the Receiving Section for further prosecution with the order:
(a) to issue a communication under Article 8(4) Rules relating to Fees giving the correct 2 month time limit for the appellant to submit evidence under this article of the Rules relating to Fees; and
(b) to withdraw its communication dated 25 May 2005 noting a loss of rights pursuant to Rule 69(1) EPC.
3. The appeal fee shall be reimbursed.