T 2492/18 (Request for continuation of opposition proceedings ignored) of 04.11.2019
- European Case Law Identifier
- ECLI:EP:BA:2019:T249218.20191104
- Date of decision
- 4 November 2019
- Case number
- T 2492/18
- Petition for review of
- -
- Application number
- 02252519.0
- Language of proceedings
- English
- Distribution
- Distributed to board chairmen (C)
- Download
- Decision in English
- OJ versions
- No OJ links found
- Other decisions for this case
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- Abstracts for this decision
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- Application title
- Lock for the turbofan engine thrust reverser
- Applicant name
- Rohr, Inc.
- Opponent name
- Safran Nacelles
- Board
- 3.2.04
- Headnote
- -
- Relevant legal provisions
- European Patent Convention Art 113(1)European Patent Convention R 84(1)
- Keywords
- Lapse of patent in all designated states - continuation of opposition proceedings
Unambigous request ignored by the Opposition Division
Right to be heard - substantial procedural violation (yes) - Catchword
- Reasons 2 to 6, 9
- Cited cases
- -
- Citing 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.
3. The appeal fee is reimbursed.