LG’s patent for induction heating device revoked by EPO
( May 27, 2025, 09:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Patent Office's Board of Appeal has revoked LG Electronics' patent for an induction heating device with a smart user interface. LG and BSH Hausgeräte were in dispute over this patent. The board found that the claimed invention lacked an inventive step when compared to earlier designs.The order is attached. ...
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