T 0164/92 (Electronic computer components) of 29.4.1993

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1993:T016492.19930429
Date of decision: 29 April 1993
Case number: T 0164/92
Application number: 84904096.9
IPC class: G06F 11/00
Language of proceedings: DE
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Applicant name: ROBERT BOSCH
Opponent name: Siemens
Board: 3.5.01
Headnote: 1. The disclosure of a publication is determined by what knowledge and understanding can and may be expected of the average skilled person in the technical field in question.
2. Sometimes the average skilled person in electronics, particularly if he does not have an adequate knowledge of programming languages himself, may be expected to consult a computer programmer if a publication contains sufficient indications that further details of the facts described therein are to be found in a program listing attached as an annex thereto. This is particularly true where - as in the present case - the said program listing contains information in normal language which explains at least some of the individual program levels (commands, steps) and is clearly connected with the facts described in the publication.
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 111(1)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 52(2)(c)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 52(3)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 54(1)
Patent Cooperation Treaty R 39
Patent Cooperation Treaty R 67
Keywords: Prior art
Disclosure of a prior publication
Appropriate skilled person
Program listings
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Cited decisions:
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