6.5.6 Establishing technical character
Formerly section I.A.2.4.6.e). This section has been renumbered due to updates in preceding sections. No changes have been made to the content of this section. |
The Enlarged Board in G 1/19 fully supported the view expressed in T 533/09 that a tangible effect is not a requirement under the EPC. Moreover, it was unclear to what extent the notions of "tangible effect" and "further technical effect" overlapped. A criterion based on tangibility - in addition to the requirement of technicality - thus cannot contribute to a more precise delimitation of patentable inventions.