More surprising is the position of the European patent office with respect to the Swiss-type claims, which were long the unique allowable format, and now become unallowable. |
Any distortions should be considered unallowable. |
Too broad a disclaimer not deemed unallowable until opposition appeal proceedings. |
Unexpended balances or unallowable expenditures are debts due to the Crown. |
The result is that the specification discloses additional matter, and the amendment is unallowable. |
The line between allowable combat support roles and unallowable military combat roles is also an important issue. |