T 1096/24 (Nestle/Kit-of-Parts) of 27.01.2026
- European Case Law Identifier
- ECLI:EP:BA:2026:T109624.20260127
- Date of decision
- 27 January 2026
- Case number
- T 1096/24
- Online on
- 2 February 2026
- Petition for review of
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- Application number
- 16725437.4
- IPC class
- G01N 33/53A23L 33/00A23C 9/20
- Language of proceedings
- English
- Distribution
- No distribution (D)
- 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
- KIT-OF-PARTS TO IDENTIFY MOTHER'S MILK MISSING FUCOSYLTRANSFERASE-2 DEPENDENT GLYCANS
- Applicant name
- Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
- Opponent name
- N.V. Nutricia
- Board
- 3.3.09
- Headnote
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- Relevant legal provisions
- European Patent Convention Art 123(2)European Patent Convention Art 113(1)European Patent Convention R 103(1)(a)
- Keywords
- Amendments - allowable (no)
Amendments - Unallowable intermediate generalisation
Right to be heard - substantial procedural violation (no) - Catchword
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- Cited cases
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- Citing cases
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Order
For these reasons it is decided that:
1. The decision under appeal is set aside.
2. The patent is revoked.
3. The request for reimbursement of the appeal fee is refused.