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)
- Download
- Decision in English
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- Other decisions for this case
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- Abstracts for this decision
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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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- Relevant legal provisions
- European Patent Convention Art 111(2) 1973European Patent Convention Art 123(2) 1973European Patent Convention Art 123(3) 1973
- 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 - Catchword
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- Cited cases
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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.