Steinhaus GmbH v Screenex Wire Weaving Manufacturers (Proprietary) Limited

[1986] APO 2

In the Matter of the Patents Act 1952

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In the Matter of Application No. 525477 for a Patent by STEINHAUS GMBH

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In the Matter of Opposition thereto under Section 59 by SCREENEX WIRE WEAVING MANUFACTURERS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED.

FINAL DECISION OF A SUPERVISING EXAMINER OF PATENTS:
        In a decision in this matter dated 11 April, 1985 I found that claims 15 to 18 of the complete specification failed to comply with section 40 and lacked novelty.  I allowed the applicant sixty days in which to request amendment of the complete specification.
        On 29 May, 1985 the applicant lodged a section 77 request to amend the complete specification.  Subsequent to proceedings under section 79 the request to amend was advertised on 4 July, 1985.  The request was allowed on 14 October, 1985 and the amendments were incorporated into the complete specification.
        I am satisfied that the amendments remove the basis for my earlier findings against the specification as mentioned above.
        I am of the opinion that there is no lawful ground of objection to the application or complete specification and, accordingly, I direct that the application and amended specification may proceed to sealing, subject to any appeal.

(T.R. BRUHN)