Amended patent claims may be examined for compliance with article 84 EPC if the amendment introduces non-compliance with article 84 EPC
24-03-2015 Print this pageIPPT20150324, EBA-EPO, Freedom Innovations v Otto Bock HealthCare
Patent Law. When considering if an amended patent meets the requirements of article 101(3) EPC, the patent claims may be examined for compliance with of Article 84 EPC only when, and then only to the extent that the amendment introduces non-compliance with Article 84 EPC.
IPPT20150324, EBA-EPO, Freedom Innovations v Otto Bock HealthCare