Opposition Division revokes plastic bottle patent
Background In recent years, bottles – specifically those made from plastic – have become one of the most important and most used supply goods. Although they are easy to use and available worldwide, they have the disadvantages of being difficult to recycle and requiring certain amounts of plastic for production, thus resulting in an ecological footprint. To address the latter issue, the relevant industry has, in recent years, made efforts to reduce the weight of such bottles and their lids. This advantages both consumers, with respect to cost, and nature, as less plastic is used. Generally...