T 0258/97 (Multi-address call/CANON) of 8.2.2002

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:2002:T025897.20020208
Date of decision: 08 February 2002
Case number: T 0258/97
Application number: 89307768.5
IPC class: H04N 1/32
Language of proceedings: EN
Distribution: B
Download and more information:
Decision text in EN (PDF, 56 KB)
Documentation of the appeal procedure can be found in the Register
Bibliographic information is available in: EN
Versions: Unpublished
Title of application: Image communication apparatus
Applicant name: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Opponent name: -
Board: 3.5.01
Headnote: -
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 56
Keywords: Inventive step (no)
Catchwords:

The assessment of inventive step can only be based on the elements and aspects of the invention in respect to which a technical effect can be established. Whether an invention causes a technical effect is essentially a question of fact. While the EPO has a duty to determine such facts in examination proceedings, the onus is upon the applicant to cooperate in said determination, in particular in the event of doubt (see point 7 of the Reasons for the Decision).

Cited decisions:
T 0027/97
Citing decisions:
T 0619/02
T 0953/04
T 1044/07
T 2230/10
T 0821/12
T 0817/16
T 1708/16
T 0886/17
T 0755/18

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/case-law-appeals/recent/t970258eu1.html

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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