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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 1437
03.03.2004 Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney Opposition 1
03.03.2004 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
03.03.2004 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
03.03.2004 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 1
03.03.2004 Notification of termination of representative's authorisation Opposition 1
27.02.2004 Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent Opposition 3
23.02.2004 Claims Opposition 4
23.02.2004 Claims Opposition 4
23.02.2004 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
17.02.2004 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 9
24.11.2003 Communication to opponent concerning maintenance Opposition 2
24.11.2003 Communication to opponent concerning maintenance Opposition 2
24.11.2003 Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations Opposition 3
18.11.2003 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 1
30.07.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
18.07.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
12.07.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
12.07.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
09.07.2003 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
01.07.2003 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
01.07.2003 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 1
01.07.2003 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
01.07.2003 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
01.07.2003 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
01.07.2003 Text intended for grant Opposition 52
23.07.2002 Brief communication with time limit Opposition 1
16.07.2002 Description Opposition 4
16.07.2002 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
14.05.2002 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
14.05.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
06.05.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 2
14.02.2002 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
14.02.2002 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
14.02.2002 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
21.12.2001 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 30
23.11.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
23.11.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
23.11.2001 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 1
14.11.2001 Claims Appeal 4
14.11.2001 Data sheet for the decision Appeal 18
14.11.2001 F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor) Appeal 3
23.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
23.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
22.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
22.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
18.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
18.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
17.10.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 6
17.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
17.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
17.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
16.10.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 3
16.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 19
15.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
15.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
12.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 22
10.10.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
05.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
05.10.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
27.09.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 12
27.09.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 9
27.09.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 6
27.09.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 2
27.09.2001 Claims Appeal 6
27.09.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
09.08.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
09.08.2001 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
03.08.2001 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
29.06.2001 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
26.06.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 1
26.06.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Appeal 1
19.06.2001 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
19.06.2001 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
19.06.2001 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 1
15.06.2001 F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons Appeal 1
05.02.2001 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Appeal 1
02.02.2001 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
02.02.2001 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
30.01.2001 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 1
30.01.2001 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
30.01.2001 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
30.01.2001 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
29.12.2000 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
29.12.2000 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
21.12.2000 Request for assignment Appeal 5
20.12.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 17
20.12.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 7
28.01.2000 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
28.01.2000 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 1
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 1
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 4
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 8
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 6
19.01.2000 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 8
19.01.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 11
19.01.2000 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
17.01.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 41
04.11.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
04.11.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
04.11.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
19.10.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
27.08.1999 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
27.08.1999 Letter Boards of Appeal, with label space Appeal 1
24.06.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
24.06.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
24.06.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
24.06.1999 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 5
16.06.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
29.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
29.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
29.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
19.04.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
04.02.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
04.02.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
04.02.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
27.01.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
21.10.1998 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
19.10.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
19.10.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
19.10.1998 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
15.10.1998 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
15.10.1998 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
15.10.1998 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
15.10.1998 Document concerning appeal fee Appeal 1
02.10.1998 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 8
30.09.1998 Claims Appeal 4
30.09.1998 Claims Appeal 4
30.09.1998 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 10
29.09.1998 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 18
07.08.1998 Notice of appeal Appeal 1
04.08.1998 Notice of appeal Appeal 1
31.07.1998 Document concerning appeal fee Appeal 1
23.07.1998 Communication of amended entries Opposition 1
23.07.1998 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Opposition 1
23.07.1998 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
22.07.1998 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
13.07.1998 Submission concerning representation Opposition 1
06.06.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
05.06.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
03.06.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
02.06.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
29.05.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
29.05.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 35
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 3
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 6
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 24
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 4
26.05.1998 Annex to the communication Opposition 6
26.05.1998 Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 16
26.05.1998 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
31.03.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
24.03.1998 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
17.03.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.03.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
12.03.1998 Communication of amended entries concerning the representative Opposition 1
10.03.1998 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 4
10.03.1998 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
09.03.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
03.03.1998 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 2
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 8
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 8
03.03.1998 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 8
03.03.1998 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 9
03.03.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 2
03.03.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 1
02.03.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
26.02.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
20.02.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 11
18.02.1998 Claims Opposition 4
18.02.1998 Claims Opposition 4
18.02.1998 Claims Opposition 4
18.02.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 12
15.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
13.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
13.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
13.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
12.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
07.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
07.11.1997 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
07.11.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 2
07.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
07.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
07.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
02.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
01.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
22.09.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
22.09.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
22.09.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
15.09.1997 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 1
22.11.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
21.11.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 5
18.11.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 5
21.10.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
21.10.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
07.10.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
19.08.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
19.08.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
12.08.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
07.08.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
17.06.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
07.06.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
04.06.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
27.03.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.03.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 5
04.03.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 5
04.03.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 5
04.03.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
07.02.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
07.02.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
07.02.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
18.01.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
02.01.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 11
02.01.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 16
02.01.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
02.01.1996 Request for oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.12.1995 Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied Opposition 1
13.12.1995 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
13.12.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 11
13.12.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
13.12.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 17
29.11.1995 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
28.11.1995 N/A Opposition 1
24.11.1995 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 11
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 11
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 10
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 17
17.11.1995 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 8
17.11.1995 Notice of opposition Opposition 11
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 16
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
17.11.1995 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 12
17.11.1995 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 12
15.11.1995 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 7
15.11.1995 Notice of opposition Opposition 11
14.11.1995 Notice of opposition Opposition 5
14.11.1995 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
05.01.1995 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
29.10.1994 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
29.10.1994 Translation of the claims Search / examination 5
29.10.1994 Translation of the claims Search / examination 5
26.10.1994 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 11
27.07.1994 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 3
05.07.1994 Disapproval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 2
07.03.1994 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 3
07.03.1994 Text intended for grant Search / examination 68
16.02.1994 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 1
03.11.1993 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 2
29.10.1993 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 2
24.06.1993 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
03.02.1993 Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Communication to designated inventor Search / examination 1
26.11.1992 Delay of examination for Euro-PCT applications with WTO/TRIPS priority Search / examination 1
27.10.1992 Claims Search / examination 4
27.10.1992 Request for entry into the European phase Search / examination 4
06.08.1992 Annexes to the international preliminary examination report Search / examination 4
06.08.1992 Copy of the international preliminary examination report Search / examination 5
06.08.1992 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 1
21.01.1992 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 1
17.01.1992 Information on entry into European phase Search / examination 3
14.11.1991 Copy of the international search report Search / examination 6
14.11.1991 International publication (Pamphlet) Search / examination 66
14.11.1991 Priority document Search / examination 18
14.11.1991 Priority document Search / examination 56
19.06.1991 Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure Search / examination 1