IP High Court, 2023 (Gyo-Ke) 10002 [Light Source Unit] <Honda>
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Article type: Case note
Category: Patents
Topics: Inventive step
First published on this website: 2026-11-01
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Originally published on Ameblo: 2024-10-10 (Japan time). Full English translation.
IP High Court, 2023 (Gyo-Ke) 10002 [Light Source Unit] <Honda>
Identifying the gist of the invention: JPO decision set aside / inventive step not satisfied
The invention does not specify a concrete configuration, such as bolts or hooks, for attaching the “mounting member” to the fixture body.
⇒ Any suitable configuration may be adopted in light of the state of the art.
⇒ Common feature
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