EPO revokes Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation's audio processing patent
( May 6, 2025, 12:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office revoked Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation’s patent for an audio processing apparatus due to ambiguous claim definitions following a challenge by hearing aids manufacturer Himpp. The Opposition Division’s earlier decision was overturned and the patent was revoked as it failed to meet clarity requirements. The order is attached. ...
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