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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 1622
14.03.2012 CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant Search / examination 1
29.12.2006 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 48
29.12.2006 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 34
28.12.2006 Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent Opposition 2
06.12.2005 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 6
24.11.2005 Data sheet for the decision Appeal 1
28.10.2005 F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters Appeal 2
14.07.2005 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
07.07.2005 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
06.07.2005 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
05.07.2005 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
01.07.2005 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 3
01.07.2005 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 3
27.06.2005 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
24.06.2005 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 3
06.01.2004 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
08.11.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
05.11.2001 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 12
06.07.2001 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 3
28.06.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 28
28.06.2001 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
28.06.2001 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 19
18.06.2001 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 11
08.06.2001 Letter concerning the inventor Search / examination 1
23.05.2001 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
30.04.2001 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 2
30.04.2001 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 3
23.04.2001 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
19.04.2001 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
27.03.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
27.03.2001 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
27.03.2001 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
09.03.2001 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
05.03.2001 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 2
02.03.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
22.02.2001 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
21.02.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
21.02.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 31
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 33
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 33
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
19.02.2001 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
19.02.2001 Annex to the communication Opposition 5
19.02.2001 Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended Opposition 1
19.02.2001 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 7
19.02.2001 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 7
19.02.2001 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 3
19.02.2001 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 3
19.02.2001 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 2
24.11.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
17.11.2000 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 6
17.11.2000 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 6
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 4
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 2
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 2
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 2
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 4
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 4
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 2
17.11.2000 Claims Opposition 4
17.11.2000 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 8
17.11.2000 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 8
26.06.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.06.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
16.06.2000 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
15.05.2000 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
29.04.2000 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
29.04.2000 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
28.04.2000 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
28.04.2000 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
27.04.2000 Annex to the communication Opposition 2
27.04.2000 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
27.04.2000 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
27.04.2000 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.04.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
10.04.2000 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
10.04.2000 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
06.04.2000 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
06.04.2000 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
05.04.2000 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 2
05.04.2000 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 2
05.04.2000 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 2
04.04.2000 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 2
26.01.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.01.2000 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.01.2000 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Opposition 1
11.10.1999 Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them Opposition 2
15.09.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
06.09.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 14
06.09.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 7
06.09.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
06.09.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 6
06.09.1999 Claims Opposition 2
06.09.1999 Claims Opposition 2
06.09.1999 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
06.09.1999 Non-scannable object Opposition 2
08.07.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
29.06.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 56
29.06.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 4
29.06.1999 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 22
29.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 6
29.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 46
14.06.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
02.06.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 4
02.06.1999 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 2
02.06.1999 Claims Opposition 4
02.06.1999 Claims Opposition 4
02.06.1999 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 14
02.06.1999 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
02.06.1999 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
02.06.1999 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
02.06.1999 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 1
02.06.1999 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 8
02.06.1999 Non-scannable object Opposition 2
02.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
02.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 6
02.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 9
02.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 14
02.06.1999 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
02.06.1999 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 35
28.05.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
25.05.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
29.04.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
29.04.1999 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
26.04.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
23.04.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
29.03.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
29.03.1999 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
25.03.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
24.03.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
14.01.1999 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
14.01.1999 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
07.01.1999 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
14.09.1998 Annex to the communication Opposition 2
14.09.1998 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
01.04.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
25.03.1998 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 4
25.03.1998 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 23
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 7
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 8
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 9
25.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 6
08.10.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
08.10.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 2
29.09.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
29.07.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
29.07.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
28.07.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
25.07.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
09.06.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
09.06.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
30.05.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
28.05.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
15.04.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
15.04.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
27.03.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
31.01.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
31.01.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
31.01.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
21.01.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
20.01.1997 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
18.09.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
18.09.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
18.09.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
14.08.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
14.08.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
08.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
08.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 29
08.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
08.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
08.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
08.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 42
08.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 18
08.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 24
08.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 84
07.08.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 2
07.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 3
07.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
07.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
07.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 29
07.08.1996 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
07.08.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 42
07.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 85
07.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 18
07.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 24
07.08.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 19
28.09.1995 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
19.09.1995 Decision to allow further processing Search / examination 1
15.09.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure Search / examination 1
15.09.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure Search / examination 2
15.09.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure Search / examination 3
15.09.1995 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Search / examination 16
15.09.1995 Patent document cited during the examination procedure Search / examination 20
04.09.1995 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
04.09.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 6
04.09.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 4
27.07.1995 Application deemed to be withdrawn (translations of claims/payment missing) Search / examination 1
14.03.1995 Decision to allow further processing Search / examination 1
14.03.1995 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 3
15.02.1995 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Search / examination 1
13.02.1995 Approval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
29.12.1994 Acknowledgement of a document Search / examination 1
29.12.1994 Request for assignment Search / examination 4
13.12.1994 Decision to refuse (Formalities Officer) Search / examination 3
16.06.1994 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 3
16.06.1994 Text intended for grant Search / examination 40
25.05.1994 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 3
01.03.1994 Claims Search / examination 2
01.03.1994 Claims Search / examination 2
01.03.1994 Description Search / examination 38
01.03.1994 Description Search / examination 3
01.03.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 2
28.02.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 18
21.12.1993 Consultation by telephone/in person Search / examination 1
08.12.1993 Result of consultation by telephone/in person Search / examination 1
16.11.1993 Decision to allow further processing Search / examination 1
02.11.1993 Claims Search / examination 2
02.11.1993 Claims Search / examination 2
02.11.1993 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
29.10.1993 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 7
24.08.1993 Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division) Search / examination 1
14.05.1993 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
07.05.1993 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
11.01.1993 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
24.06.1991 Refund order search fee Search / examination 1
30.05.1991 Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report Search / examination 1
30.05.1991 European search report Search / examination 2
02.05.1991 Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor Search / examination 1
28.02.1991 Abstract Search / examination 1
28.02.1991 Claims Search / examination 2
28.02.1991 Description Search / examination 82
28.02.1991 Designation of inventor Search / examination 1
28.02.1991 Drawings Search / examination 3
28.02.1991 Letter concerning fees and payments Search / examination 1
28.02.1991 Letter concerning search matters Search / examination 3
28.02.1991 Letter which had not been notified Search / examination 3
28.02.1991 Request for grant of a European patent Search / examination 5