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T 1193/05 (Preparation of microparticles/ELKERMES CONTROLLED THERAPEUTICS, INC.) of 07.08.2006

European Case Law Identifier
ECLI:EP:BA:2006:T119305.20060807
Date of decision
7 August 2006
Case number
T 1193/05
Online on
18 September 2006
Petition for review of
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Application number
95901961.3
IPC class
A61K 9/50
Language of proceedings
English
Distribution
Distributed to board chairmen (C)
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Application title
Preparation of biodegradable microparticles containing a biologically active agent
Applicant name
Alkermes Controlled Therapuetics, Inc.
Opponent name
Southern Research Institute
DrugAbuse Science, Inc.
Board
3.3.02
Headnote
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Keywords
Auxiliary request 1, Article 123(3) - no: deletion of the disclaimer increases the scope of protection vis à vis the claims as granted
Auxiliary request 2 - Article 123(3) - yes: scope of the disclaimer distinct from the scope of the restricted claims, so that its deletion does not effect its scope
Remittal - yes - unexamined grounds of opposition
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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 the Opposition Division for further prosecution on the basis of the second auxiliary request filed during the oral proceedings.