1. Third Party Observations under article 115 of EPC

TKDL third party submission under Article 115 EPC brought to the notice of examination division the prior art references on the use of Use of Coleus amboinicus (Synonym: Plectranthus amboinicus) for the treatment of Oedema/Inflammation, Pricking pain, Cramp/Contraction/Spasm of Extremities and Rheumatism from the books – Agathiyar Nool Thirattu by Agathiyar (Siddha, Exhibit 1), Anuboga Vaithya Navaneetham, Part – 10 by Abdulla Sahib (Siddha, Exhibit 2) Agathiyar Vaithya Rathina Churukkam by Agasthiyar (Siddha, Exhibit 3), and Anuboga Vaithya Navaneetham, Part -5 by Abdulla Sahib (Siddha, Exhibit 4).

2. Relevant Extract of EPO Examination report

EPO Patent Examiner(s) took cognizance of TKDL references. Extract of examination report at para 5 are reproduced below.

“The third-party observation has been taken into account.”

Full examination report can be referred at EP2596798.pdf

3. Current Status & Outcomes of Third Party Observations & Examination Report.

As the outcome of TKDL Third Party Observations and other documents cited in examination report, the examination is under process.