Dear all

just for consideration:

as I told you, I checked the register for further letters in the other cases (EP 2575433, EP2373154). There are still no further letters.

The reason maybe:

EP 27373154 is finally decided. It can not be 'revoked' (it can expire if fees are not paid).

EP 2575433 (still under opposition) did receive a very negative letter from the EPO in regard to Article 56 and 83. Thus Carlsberg can simply wait for the EPO to revoke it (or file new request before the hearing).

the only case were they are in a difficult position is EP2384110 - this patent is likely to be confirmed by the Technical Board if they do not get active. That might be the reason why the wrote this letter to stop the EPO from proceeding.

Thus, Carlsberg might have been taken a general decision and just became active on the only case were they see a problem, leaving the rest to the normal processes which can be used to terminate all of these patents.

There is no communication from Carlsberg which we know about, but it might show up soon if we send out our media release.

Cheers

Christoph