Patentability of the subject matter defended by an auxiliary request “Actuator” (BGH)

Law applied:

EPC Art. 52(1), Art. 54(1), Art. 56, Art. 138(1)(a)

Summary:

An example of an embodiment does not regularly permit a restrictive interpretation of the patent claim characterizing the invention in general. (para. 33 - 34)

BGH, Judgment of March 7, 2023 - X ZR 37/21 -

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