T 0328/87 (Admissibility) of 4.4.1991

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1991:T032887.19910404
Date of decision: 04 April 1991
Case number: T 0328/87
Application number: 81401494.0
IPC class: D06F 39/12
D06F 37/22
D06F 37/26
Language of proceedings: FR
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Versions: OJ
Title of application: -
Applicant name: Thomson-Brandt
Opponent name: Elektrolux
Board: 3.2.01
Headnote: 1. When an opposition is based on grounds of prior use, the requirements of Rule 55(c) EPC are only fulfilled if the notice of opposition indicates, within the opposition period, all the facts which make it possible to determine the date of prior use, what has been used, and the circumstances relating to the alleged use. The notice of opposition must also indicate the evidence and arguments presented in support of the grounds of opposition. However, Rule 55(c) EPC does not stipulate that the said facts, evidence and arguments hae to be placed on file during the opposition period.
2. When an opposition has been declared inadmissible, its substance cannot be examined, nor is it possible for the EPO to examine the facts of its own motion in accordance with Article 114(1) EPC.
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 99(1)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 101(1)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 114(1)
European Patent Convention 1973 R 55(c)
European Patent Convention 1973 R 56(1)
Keywords: Admissibilty of opposition on grounds of prior use (no)
Examination by the EPO of its own motion when substantive examination of the opposition is not open (no)
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