New referral on claim interpretation and relevance of G1/24 to added matter confirmed (G1/26) (opens in new tab)

We now have confirmation of a new referral to the EBA on claim interpretation (G1/26). As previously hinted, The Board of Appeal in T 0873/24 has decided to refer questions on the application of G1/24 to the assessment of added matter. Following the decision of the EBA that the description should always be “consulted” for claim interpretation, the Boards of Appeal have struggled to find a uniform