1. Relevant extract of EPO Examination Report

EPO Patent Examiner(s) took cognizance of TKDL references. Extract of examination report are reproduced below:

“Documents Considered To Be Relevant

D4: ANONYMOUS: “Madhumeha Vinasini Vatika” KEY ATTRIBUTES OF TKDL AK15/200, 1953, pages 1-3, XP003025246
Relevant to claim 1, 5, 6

Inventive step

The closest prior art is represented by D1-D4, disclosing the use of a Gymnema sylvestre extract for the treatment of diabetes in humans.”

Full examination report can be referred at EP1660007.pdf

2. Outcomes of Examination Report.

As the outcome of TKDL references and other documents cited in examination report, Examining division decided to refuse the application from the Applicant M/s Ayurvedic-Life International, LLC/ US on 27.06.2012 and application was closed on 10.10.2012.