T 0697/17 (SQL extensions/MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING) of 17.10.2019

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:2019:T069717.20191017
Date of decision: 17 October 2019
Case number: T 0697/17
Petition for review of: -
Application number: 04779537.2
IPC class: G06F 17/30
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: SQL language extensions for modifying collection-valued and scalar valued columns in a single statement
Applicant name: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Opponent name: -
Board: 3.5.07
Headnote: -
Relevant legal provisions: European Patent Convention Art 52(1)European Patent Convention Art 52(2)European Patent Convention Art 52(3)European Patent Convention Art 56
Keywords: Patentable invention - computer implemented invention
Patentable invention - technical character of the invention
Patentable invention - (yes)
Inventive step - mixture of technical and non-technical features
Inventive step - problem and solution approach
Remittal to the department of first instance
Catchword: -
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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 department of first instance for further prosecution.