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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 1129
07.06.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
17.02.1993 Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent Opposition 2
04.01.1993 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
04.01.1993 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
04.01.1993 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
17.12.1992 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.12.1992 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.12.1992 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Search / examination 1
17.12.1992 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Opposition 1
17.12.1992 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Opposition 1
14.12.1992 Letter concerning fees and payments Search / examination 1
08.12.1992 Annex to a communication Opposition 5
08.12.1992 Authorisation Opposition 1
08.12.1992 Filing of the translation of the amended claims Opposition 1
08.12.1992 Translation of the claims Opposition 3
08.12.1992 Translation of the claims Opposition 3
30.10.1992 Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them Search / examination 1
20.10.1992 Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights Opposition 5
20.10.1992 Request for assignment Opposition 1
05.10.1992 Communication of bibliographic data Opposition 1
05.10.1992 Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations Opposition 3
05.10.1992 Text intended for grant Opposition 24
07.04.1992 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
07.04.1992 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
07.04.1992 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
10.03.1992 Data sheet for the decision Appeal 12
10.03.1992 Description Appeal 8
03.02.1992 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
03.02.1992 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
24.01.1992 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 3
09.12.1991 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
09.12.1991 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
29.11.1991 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 5
26.11.1991 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
21.10.1991 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
17.10.1991 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
17.10.1991 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
30.09.1991 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
01.08.1991 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
31.07.1991 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
29.07.1991 Decision of the Opposition Division Opposition 1
29.07.1991 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 1
29.07.1991 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 2
29.07.1991 Means of redress Opposition 1
29.07.1991 Text intended for grant Opposition 24
20.07.1991 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
09.07.1991 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 1
17.06.1991 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
24.05.1991 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
24.05.1991 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
14.05.1991 Claims Opposition 4
14.05.1991 Description Opposition 16
14.05.1991 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
06.05.1991 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
06.05.1991 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 1
26.03.1991 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
26.03.1991 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
26.03.1991 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
24.01.1991 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
24.01.1991 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
24.01.1991 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
17.01.1991 Claims Appeal 3
17.01.1991 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
17.01.1991 Data sheet for the decision Appeal 22
17.01.1991 F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons Appeal 1
17.01.1991 F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent) Appeal 3
08.01.1991 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
08.01.1991 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
27.12.1990 Claims Appeal 2
27.12.1990 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 10
06.12.1990 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
06.12.1990 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
30.11.1990 Claims Appeal 2
30.11.1990 Description Appeal 12
30.11.1990 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
16.11.1990 F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal) Appeal 6
07.11.1990 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
06.11.1990 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
05.11.1990 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
02.11.1990 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
02.11.1990 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
02.11.1990 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
11.10.1990 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
11.10.1990 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
04.10.1990 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
26.02.1990 Copy of the international search report Search / examination 3
26.02.1990 International publication (Pamphlet) Search / examination 23
31.07.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
31.07.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
21.07.1989 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 18
21.07.1989 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 11
04.07.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
04.07.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
27.06.1989 General authorisation Appeal 1
27.06.1989 Submission concerning representation Appeal 11
26.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
26.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
19.06.1989 Submission concerning representation Appeal 1
15.06.1989 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
15.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
15.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
06.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
06.06.1989 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
24.05.1989 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 7
14.04.1989 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
14.03.1989 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
14.03.1989 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
07.03.1989 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
23.12.1988 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 2
23.12.1988 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
23.12.1988 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
23.12.1988 Notice of appeal Appeal 4
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 13
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 10
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 10
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 30
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 26
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 11
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 25
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 10
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 9
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 10
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 7
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 11
23.12.1988 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
02.11.1988 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
29.10.1988 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
29.10.1988 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
27.10.1988 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 10
27.10.1988 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
27.10.1988 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
27.10.1988 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
15.09.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
15.09.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
30.08.1988 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 4
17.08.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.08.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
05.08.1988 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
28.07.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.07.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
16.07.1988 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 3
04.07.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.07.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
24.06.1988 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
15.06.1988 Communication inviting to file observations after oral proceedings Opposition 3
15.06.1988 Communication of bibliographic data Opposition 1
15.06.1988 Text intended for grant Opposition 32
08.06.1988 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 2
25.05.1988 Result of consultation by telephone/in person Opposition 1
28.04.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.04.1988 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
12.04.1988 Claims Opposition 3
12.04.1988 Description Opposition 7
12.04.1988 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 2
28.12.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.12.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
15.12.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
03.12.1987 Annex to the communication Opposition 4
03.12.1987 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
11.11.1987 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 1
28.10.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.10.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
13.10.1987 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Opposition 3
30.09.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
30.09.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
05.09.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
28.08.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.08.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.08.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
23.07.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 7
23.07.1987 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Opposition 23
23.07.1987 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 18
09.07.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
07.07.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
07.07.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
07.07.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
21.05.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
27.04.1987 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
28.03.1987 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
12.03.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
05.03.1987 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
24.02.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
23.02.1987 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
23.01.1987 Claims Opposition 3
23.01.1987 Description Opposition 7
23.01.1987 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 11
03.12.1986 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 2
25.11.1986 Claims Opposition 1
25.11.1986 Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division) Opposition 4
18.11.1986 Claims Opposition 2
18.11.1986 Description Opposition 7
18.11.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
14.11.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
14.11.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
12.11.1986 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
12.11.1986 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
12.11.1986 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
11.11.1986 Summons to attend oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.09.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
12.09.1986 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
11.09.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
11.09.1986 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
10.09.1986 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
09.09.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
08.09.1986 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Erhardtstrasse 27) Opposition 1
08.09.1986 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Erhardtstrasse 27) Opposition 1
08.09.1986 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Erhardtstrasse 27) Opposition 1
21.08.1986 Information concerning oral proceedings Opposition 1
08.08.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
02.08.1986 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
01.08.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
01.08.1986 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
01.08.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
31.07.1986 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
30.07.1986 Annex to the communication Opposition 3
30.07.1986 Summons to attend oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1986 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 1
24.06.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 3
10.06.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
10.06.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
25.04.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 5
14.03.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
14.03.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
06.03.1986 Claims Opposition 1
06.03.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 3
05.03.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
05.03.1986 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
10.02.1986 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 5
10.02.1986 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 6
19.12.1985 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
19.12.1985 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
06.12.1985 Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor Opposition 2
05.11.1985 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 1
16.10.1985 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 15
05.10.1985 Communication of observations of the patent proprietor to opponent(s) with time limit Opposition 1
26.08.1985 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.08.1985 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.08.1985 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
16.08.1985 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
16.08.1985 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 2
06.08.1985 Authorisation Opposition 1
06.08.1985 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
03.07.1985 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
03.07.1985 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
25.06.1985 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
25.06.1985 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
25.06.1985 N/A Opposition 1
25.06.1985 N/A Opposition 1
24.06.1985 Authorisation Opposition 1
24.06.1985 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
12.06.1985 Notice of opposition Opposition 7
11.06.1985 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 3
11.06.1985 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 1
11.06.1985 Notice of opposition Opposition 10
12.09.1984 Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC Search / examination 1
18.07.1984 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
14.07.1984 Annex Search / examination 2
03.07.1984 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
03.07.1984 Translation of the claims Search / examination 3
03.07.1984 Translation of the claims Search / examination 3
20.06.1984 Refund of fees Search / examination 1
13.06.1984 Letter concerning fees and payments Search / examination 1
08.05.1984 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
08.05.1984 Text intended for grant Search / examination 6
08.05.1984 Translation of the claims Search / examination 3
08.05.1984 Translation of the claims Search / examination 3
28.02.1984 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 3
23.02.1984 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Search / examination 1
23.02.1984 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Search / examination 1
02.02.1984 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 2
23.12.1983 Description Search / examination 6
23.12.1983 Disapproval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 2
23.12.1983 Text intended for grant Opposition 24
08.12.1983 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 2
08.12.1983 Text intended for grant Search / examination 20
25.01.1983 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 2
05.01.1983 Matter concerning the application Search / examination 1
03.12.1981 Annex Search / examination 1
27.11.1981 Annex Search / examination 1
01.10.1981 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 2
01.10.1981 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 2
12.09.1981 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 2
29.08.1981 Annex Search / examination 1
20.08.1981 Abstract Search / examination 1
20.08.1981 Amendments received before examination Search / examination 3
20.08.1981 Annex Search / examination 1
20.08.1981 Claims Search / examination 3
20.08.1981 Claims Search / examination 4
20.08.1981 Claims Search / examination 3
20.08.1981 Copy of the international search report Search / examination 2
20.08.1981 Description Search / examination 13
20.08.1981 Drawings Search / examination 4
20.08.1981 Matter concerning the application Search / examination 3
20.08.1981 Request for entry into the European phase Search / examination 3
19.08.1981 Information on entry into European phase Search / examination 2
11.08.1981 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 4
10.08.1981 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 4
06.08.1981 Copy of the international search report Opposition 4
06.08.1981 International publication (Pamphlet) Opposition 28
06.08.1981 Priority document Search / examination 23
06.08.1981 Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees) Search / examination 2
10.12.1980 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 1