Dears
please see attached the decision from the opposition division of the EPO (English) and a draft text for appeal (sorry only in German)
We have to transfer the fee and the appeals till 20 Mai. After that we still can file further arguments that are within the legal reasonings of the appeal as filed.
the strategy behind following this case together with the bushy melon (appeal), Carlsberg (appeal) and KWS cases (opposition) is to explore and develop our legal arguments in parallel to our political activities. In result, we have two strategies to succeed.
thanks for your comments
Christoph
PS please note 25 March 2025 for hearing on the Carlsberg appeal
PPS other upcoming events:
I will draft a text for another opposition against a patent of KWS (EP 3 447 134) - see last mails.
I also continue to work on the report.
Johanna will check Pinto and we consider to send out a media release on strong increase in number of varieties.