In fact, the definition of what is prior art in Article 54(2) EPC is absolute and does not distinguish between accidental and non-accidental anticipation.
D5 thus is an accidental anticipation under Article 54(2) EPC.
Hence, also D7 is an accidental anticipation under Article 54(2) EPC.
The opposition division considered this disclaimer to meet the requirements established in G 1/03, because D5 was an accidental anticipation.
In the case of an accidental anticipation, the exclusion of the unrelated state of the art is likewise not intended to contribute to the inventive merit of the technical teaching given.
Therefore, D5 was not prima facie highly relevant.
In particular, Article 123(2) EPC does not distinguish whether an amendment has been introduced in view of an accidental or a "non-accidental" anticipation.
The assumption of a legislative intent is even less tenable for undisclosed disclaimers against an accidental anticipation under Article 54(2) EPC.
Allowability of disclaimers - delimitation against state of the art under Article 54(2) and (3)(4) - accidental anticipation - exclusion of subject-matter not eligible for patent protection
It should not be applied to undisclosed disclaimers intended to restore novelty under Article 54(3) EPC or to restore novelty with respect to an accidental anticipation under Article 54(2) EPC.
It was submitted that such a distinction is not derivable from the EPC and that different criteria had been applied in the case law for the assessment of whether or not a piece of prior art was to be considered as an "accidental anticipation".
disclaimer concerning state of the art under Article 54(2) EPC, its purpose is to establish novelty vis--vis an accidental anticipation as defined in this decision.
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