J 0005/98 of 07.04.2000

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:2000:J000598.20000407
Date of decision: 7 April 2000
Case number: J 0005/98
Petition for review of: -
Application number: 95929664.1
IPC class: G06K 19/067
Language of proceedings: English
Distribution: Distributed to board chairmen and members (B)
Download: Decision in English
OJ versions: No OJ links found
Other decisions for this case: -
Abstracts for this decision: -
Application title: Method and apparatus for providing identification
Applicant name: GEEFIELD PTY. LTD.
Opponent name: -
Board: 3.1.01
Headnote: -
Relevant legal provisions: European Patent Convention Art 79(2) 1973 European Patent Convention R 85 1973 European Patent Convention R 85a 1973
Keywords: Designation fees - expiry of period of grace - national holidays
Catchword: The occurrence of a national holiday on the last day of the period of grace for payment of designation fees pursuant to Rule 85a(2) EPC does not have the effect of extending that period.
Cited cases: G 0005/88 G 0007/88 G 0008/88 G 0003/91 J 0011/88 J 0005/91
Citing cases: T 0664/00 T 2125/11

ORDER

For these reasons it is decided that:

The appeal is dismissed.