T 1212/11 of 25.07.2013

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:2013:T121211.20130725
Date of decision: 25 July 2013
Case number: T 1212/11
Petition for review of: -
Application number: 05005428.7
IPC class: B22F 9/22 B22F 9/20 B22F 1/00 C22B 34/24
Language of proceedings: English
Distribution: No distribution (D)
Download: Decision in English
OJ versions: No OJ links found
Other decisions for this case: -
Abstracts for this decision: -
Application title: Production process for low oxygen refractory metal powder for powder metallurgy
Applicant name: H.C. STARK, Inc.
Opponent name: CABOT CORPORATION
Board: 3.2.03
Headnote: -
Relevant legal provisions: European Patent Convention Art 56 European Patent Convention Art 76(1)
Keywords: Subject-matter extends beyond content of earlier application (no)
Inventive step (yes) - effect not made credible within whole scope of claim (no)
Catchword: -
Cited cases: T 0939/92 T 0087/08 T 0306/09 T 2375/10
Citing cases: T 2186/11

ORDER

For these reasons it is decided that:

1. The appeal of the opponent is dismissed.

2. The decision under appeal is set aside.

3. The patent is maintained as granted.