J 0012/88 (Forged authorisation) of 7.11.1988

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European Case Law Identifier:

ECLI:EP:BA:1988:J001288.19881107

Date of decision:

07 November 1988

Case number:

J 0012/88

Application number:

85902071.1

IPC class:

A61M 1/16

Language of proceedings:

Distribution:

Download and more information:

Decision text in EN (PDF, 146Â KB)
Documentation of the appeal procedure can be found in the Register
Bibliographic information is available in:	EN
Versions:	Unpublished

Title of application:

A pump

Applicant name:

University of St. Andrews

Opponent name:

Board:

3.1.01

Headnote:

Relevant legal provisions:

European Patent Convention 1973 Art 133
European Patent Convention 1973 R 101

Keywords:

Forged authorisation
Proceedings before the EPO null and void
Reimbursement of fees

Catchwords:

Proceedings before the EPO are null and void if the applicant's representative acted without any instructions an without filing any valid authorisation.

Cited decisions:

Citing decisions:

T 1700/11

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/case-law-appeals/recent/j880012eu1.html

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021