Gepubliceerd op maandag 13 april 2015
Claims controleren op 84 EPC alleen als amendementen non-compliance introduceren
Enlarged Board of Appeal 24 maart 2015, IEFbe 1295; G3/14 (Freedom Innovation tegen Otto Bock Healthcare)
Octrooirecht. Coating for prosthetic liners processes, products and improved umbrellas. Moeten amendementen gedaan gedurende de oppositieprocedure voldoen aan artikel 84 EPC. De grote kamer van beroep antwoordt:
In considering whether, for the purpose of Article 101(3) EPC, a patent as amended meets the requirements of the EPC, the claims of the patent may be examined for compliance with the requirements of Article 84 EPC only when, and then only to the extent that the amendment introduces non-compliance with Article 84 EPC.
