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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 1477
17.02.2011 Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent Opposition 2
09.02.2011 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
07.01.2011 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
05.01.2011 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 1
04.01.2011 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 1
31.12.2010 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
27.12.2010 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 21
09.12.2010 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 5
29.11.2010 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
24.11.2010 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 4
23.11.2010 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 1
23.11.2010 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 1
22.11.2010 F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T) Appeal 1
17.08.2010 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
10.08.2010 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
29.07.2010 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
27.07.2010 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
27.07.2010 F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes) Appeal 9
22.07.2010 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
12.07.2010 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
08.07.2010 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
29.06.2010 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
28.06.2010 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
24.06.2010 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 6
18.11.2009 CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant Search / examination 1
17.11.2009 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Search / examination 1
29.10.2009 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 1
03.07.2008 CDS Clean up - amended applicant details Search / examination 1
09.06.2008 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
09.06.2008 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
09.06.2008 Communication of amended entries Opposition 1
14.05.2008 Request for change of name -opponent Opposition 15
02.11.2007 F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T) Appeal 1
14.03.2007 Request concerning the applicant/representative Appeal 1
09.12.2005 F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T) Appeal 1
21.11.2005 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 1
10.05.2005 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
29.04.2005 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 4
29.04.2005 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 4
17.01.2005 Communication of amended entries Appeal 2
17.01.2005 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Appeal 1
03.01.2005 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Description Appeal 1
27.12.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
27.12.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
23.12.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 5
23.12.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 5
26.10.2004 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 3
22.10.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
22.10.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
20.10.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
23.09.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
21.07.2004 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
13.07.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
13.07.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
07.07.2004 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 2
30.06.2004 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 32
30.06.2004 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 32
30.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
30.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
22.06.2004 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
22.06.2004 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
22.06.2004 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 21
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 21
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 32
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
15.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 32
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 14
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 52
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 52
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 14
15.06.2004 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
15.06.2004 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 5
15.06.2004 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 5
11.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 10
11.06.2004 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 10
08.06.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 10
08.06.2004 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 10
07.04.2004 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
06.04.2004 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
06.04.2004 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 2
31.03.2004 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
31.03.2004 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 2
26.03.2004 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.03.2004 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.03.2004 Notice of appeal Appeal 1
17.03.2004 Processing of an appeal Appeal 1
12.03.2004 Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights Appeal 13
12.03.2004 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
16.02.2004 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
14.02.2004 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
13.02.2004 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
13.02.2004 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
11.02.2004 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
09.02.2004 Annex to the communication Opposition 2
09.02.2004 Decision rejecting the opposition Opposition 2
09.02.2004 Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended Opposition 1
09.02.2004 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 11
09.02.2004 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 2
08.01.2004 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
08.01.2004 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 2
06.01.2004 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 2
29.12.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
29.12.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
29.12.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
22.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 1
19.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 2
15.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 12
15.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 4
15.12.2003 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Opposition 9
15.12.2003 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Opposition 6
15.12.2003 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Opposition 6
15.12.2003 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Opposition 52
13.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 4
12.12.2003 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 86
12.12.2003 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 21
12.12.2003 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 9
12.12.2003 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 31
12.12.2003 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 6
26.11.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.11.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.11.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.11.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
07.11.2003 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
05.11.2003 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
31.10.2003 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
27.10.2003 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
27.10.2003 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
24.10.2003 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
23.10.2003 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
23.10.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
22.10.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
20.10.2003 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
20.10.2003 Information concerning oral proceedings Opposition 4
20.10.2003 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
20.10.2003 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
20.10.2003 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
12.09.2003 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
11.09.2003 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 2
22.04.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
22.04.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
22.04.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.04.2003 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
03.04.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 3
01.04.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 3
12.02.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
12.02.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
12.02.2003 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
30.01.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 7
29.01.2003 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
28.01.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 7
24.01.2003 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
14.01.2003 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
01.10.2002 Annex to the communication Opposition 3
01.10.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
01.10.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
01.10.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
17.09.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 1
26.07.2002 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
03.05.2001 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
03.05.2001 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
03.05.2001 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
19.03.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
19.03.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
19.03.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
05.03.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 1
05.03.2001 Data sheet for the decision Appeal 18
05.03.2001 F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor) Appeal 2
13.02.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 2
09.02.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
09.02.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
07.02.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
07.02.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
05.02.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
02.02.2001 Claims Appeal 1
02.02.2001 Claims Appeal 1
02.02.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 3
01.02.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 5
25.01.2001 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
11.01.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 2
22.12.2000 Advice of delivery Appeal 2
19.12.2000 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
19.12.2000 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
19.12.2000 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
19.12.2000 F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal) Appeal 1
15.12.2000 F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons Appeal 1
06.07.2000 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Appeal 1
15.06.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 1
15.06.2000 General authorisation Appeal 2
15.06.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
13.04.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
11.05.1999 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
11.05.1999 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Appeal 1
11.05.1999 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
11.05.1999 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
30.03.1999 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
09.06.1998 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
09.06.1998 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
09.06.1998 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
01.06.1998 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
26.05.1998 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
12.05.1998 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 5
19.03.1998 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
19.03.1998 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
19.03.1998 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
12.03.1998 Communication (no form) Appeal 1
29.01.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
29.01.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
20.01.1998 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
20.01.1998 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
20.01.1998 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 13
20.01.1998 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
20.01.1998 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 9
20.01.1998 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
20.01.1998 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 6
08.01.1998 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
05.01.1998 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
18.12.1997 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
18.12.1997 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
17.11.1997 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
10.10.1997 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 1
29.09.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
27.09.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
27.09.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
25.09.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
25.09.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
20.09.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
19.09.1997 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 2
18.09.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 2
18.09.1997 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
18.09.1997 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
18.09.1997 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
18.09.1997 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 5
18.09.1997 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
18.09.1997 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
18.09.1997 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
11.09.1997 Decision of the Opposition Division Opposition 1
11.09.1997 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 2
04.09.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.09.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.09.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
03.09.1997 Letter dealing with oral proceedings Opposition 1
28.08.1997 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
28.08.1997 General authorisation Opposition 1
28.08.1997 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
20.06.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
16.06.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
30.05.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
28.05.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
23.05.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
22.05.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
21.05.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
21.05.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
14.05.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
14.05.1997 Information concerning oral proceedings Opposition 4
14.05.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
14.05.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
14.05.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
05.05.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
29.04.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
22.04.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
22.04.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
22.04.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
22.04.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
21.04.1997 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 1
11.04.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.04.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
01.04.1997 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 9
26.03.1997 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 10
04.02.1997 Communication issued by Treasury and Accounting Opposition 1
04.02.1997 Communication issued by Treasury and Accounting Opposition 1
04.02.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
04.02.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
29.01.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
27.09.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
27.09.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
27.09.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
27.09.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
18.09.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (with time limit) Opposition 1
12.09.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (with time limit) Opposition 1
03.09.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
03.09.1996 N/A Opposition 1
03.09.1996 N/A Opposition 1
29.08.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
27.08.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 7
27.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
16.08.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
16.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
16.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
16.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
16.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
16.08.1996 Request for written evidence Opposition 1
14.08.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
14.08.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
14.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
14.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 6
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
06.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
05.10.1995 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
26.05.1995 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
26.05.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 1
26.05.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 1
17.05.1995 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 4
06.05.1995 Approval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
01.03.1995 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 3
01.03.1995 Text intended for grant Search / examination 42
20.02.1995 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 2
22.10.1994 Claims Search / examination 1
22.10.1994 Description Search / examination 7
22.10.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
14.10.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 10
13.06.1994 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
17.01.1994 Claims Search / examination 1
17.01.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
07.01.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 6
26.11.1993 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
24.11.1993 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
18.11.1993 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
09.07.1993 Citation for the examination procedure Search / examination 7
09.07.1993 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
12.05.1993 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Search / examination 1
08.04.1993 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 2
06.01.1993 Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report Search / examination 1
06.01.1993 European search report Search / examination 2
05.02.1991 Letter concerning the priority Search / examination 1
05.02.1991 Priority document Search / examination 36
15.01.1991 Drawings Search / examination 8
15.01.1991 Matter concerning the application Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Abstract Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Claims Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Claims Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Description Search / examination 12
21.12.1990 Designation of inventor Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Drawings Search / examination 8
21.12.1990 Payment of fees and costs Search / examination 1
21.12.1990 Request for grant of a European patent Search / examination 6