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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 2718
18.01.2008 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 2
18.01.2008 Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form Opposition 2
11.01.2008 Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent Opposition 2
20.12.2007 French translation of claims Opposition 2
20.12.2007 German translation of the claims Opposition 3
20.12.2007 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
08.10.2007 Communication of bibliographic data Opposition 1
08.10.2007 Communication to opponent concerning maintenance Opposition 2
08.10.2007 Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations Opposition 2
28.09.2007 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 38
28.09.2007 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 1
17.08.2007 F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes Appeal 5
08.08.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
08.08.2007 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 6
08.08.2007 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 17
01.08.2007 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
01.08.2007 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 24
23.07.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
23.07.2007 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
19.07.2007 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
19.07.2007 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 4
12.07.2007 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
11.07.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
11.07.2007 Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
10.07.2007 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
09.07.2007 Claims Appeal 2
09.07.2007 Claims Appeal 2
09.07.2007 Claims Appeal 2
09.07.2007 Claims Appeal 2
09.07.2007 Drawings Appeal 2
09.07.2007 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 7
09.07.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
09.07.2007 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 4
31.05.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 2
24.05.2007 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
15.05.2007 Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent Appeal 1
15.05.2007 Letter accompanying subsequently filed items Appeal 1
15.05.2007 Submission concerning representation Appeal 1
10.05.2007 Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
04.05.2007 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 1
13.04.2007 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 17
13.04.2007 Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure Appeal 27
13.04.2007 F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes) Appeal 4
13.03.2007 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
10.03.2007 Advice of delivery Appeal 1
08.03.2007 F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons Appeal 4
05.03.2007 F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons Appeal 1
06.06.2006 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
26.05.2006 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 3
06.04.2006 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
04.04.2006 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 8
04.04.2006 Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure Appeal 1
03.04.2006 Fax relating to Appeal procedure Appeal 10
03.02.2006 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 2
30.01.2006 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
27.01.2006 Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure Appeal 2
24.11.2005 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 2
21.11.2005 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
18.11.2005 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
22.07.2005 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
13.07.2005 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 20
13.07.2005 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 40
13.07.2005 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 60
13.07.2005 Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure Appeal 1
13.07.2005 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 32
21.06.2005 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
24.05.2005 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
24.05.2005 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
18.05.2005 Processing of an appeal Appeal 1
12.05.2005 Notice of appeal Appeal 2
29.03.2005 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
29.03.2005 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
16.03.2005 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
15.03.2005 Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings Opposition 19
15.03.2005 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 120
15.03.2005 Text intended for grant Opposition 23
11.01.2005 Brief communication - Opposition proceedings Opposition 1
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 1
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 2
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 214
29.12.2004 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 7
29.12.2004 Non-scannable object Opposition 10
29.12.2004 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 11
08.10.2004 Request for change of address of the applicant Opposition 1
09.07.2004 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
09.07.2004 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
26.06.2004 Advice of delivery Opposition 1
23.06.2004 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 1
22.06.2004 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 5
15.06.2004 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 2
19.03.2004 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
09.03.2004 Claims Opposition 2
09.03.2004 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 8
08.03.2004 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 11
20.01.2004 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
20.01.2004 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
14.01.2004 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
12.01.2004 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
11.11.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.11.2003 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
31.10.2003 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
04.09.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.09.2003 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
19.08.2003 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
02.05.2003 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
02.05.2003 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
19.02.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.02.2003 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 46
11.02.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 18
11.02.2003 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 18
21.01.2003 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
21.01.2003 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
19.12.2002 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
19.12.2002 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
13.11.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
04.11.2002 Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings Opposition 1
19.08.2002 Annex to the communication Opposition 1
19.08.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 3
12.08.2002 Communication inviting the parties to file observations Opposition 1
23.07.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
11.07.2002 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 7
22.05.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
22.05.2002 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
14.05.2002 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
10.05.2002 Authorisation Opposition 1
10.05.2002 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
07.05.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
07.05.2002 Communication of amended entries Opposition 2
25.04.2002 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
19.03.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
19.03.2002 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
12.03.2002 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
14.01.2002 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
14.01.2002 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
03.01.2002 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
21.11.2001 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
21.11.2001 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
07.11.2001 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
05.07.2001 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
05.07.2001 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
11.06.2001 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
01.06.2001 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
01.06.2001 Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 20
01.06.2001 Notice of opposition Opposition 8
01.06.2001 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
01.06.2001 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 36
01.06.2001 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 41
01.06.2001 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 55
01.06.2001 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 17
30.05.2001 Notice of opposition Opposition 9
30.05.2001 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
13.03.2001 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 1
20.07.2000 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
17.07.2000 Matter concerning the application Search / examination 1
09.03.2000 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
09.03.2000 Translation of the claims Search / examination 2
09.03.2000 Translation of the claims Search / examination 2
15.12.1999 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 3
07.12.1999 Approval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
20.10.1999 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 3
20.10.1999 Text intended for grant Search / examination 66
21.09.1999 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 2
19.04.1999 Decision to allow further processing Search / examination 1
30.03.1999 Claims Search / examination 6
30.03.1999 Claims Search / examination 2
30.03.1999 Claims Search / examination 5
30.03.1999 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 2
30.03.1999 Request for further processing Search / examination 1
22.01.1999 Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division) Search / examination 1
19.11.1998 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
16.11.1998 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
13.11.1998 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
14.09.1998 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
08.09.1998 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
13.05.1998 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
09.04.1998 Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor Search / examination 1
25.03.1998 Request for change of name of the applicant Search / examination 4
03.02.1998 Decision to allow further processing Search / examination 1
14.01.1998 Claims Search / examination 5
14.01.1998 Claims Search / examination 5
14.01.1998 Claims Search / examination 5
14.01.1998 Description Search / examination 8
14.01.1998 Description Search / examination 4
14.01.1998 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
14.01.1998 Request for further processing Search / examination 1
07.11.1997 Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division) Search / examination 1
01.10.1997 Refusal of request for extension of time limit Search / examination 1
26.09.1997 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
24.09.1997 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
25.07.1997 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
18.07.1997 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
24.03.1997 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
07.01.1997 Annex Search / examination 1
07.01.1997 Annex Search / examination 1
07.01.1997 Claims Search / examination 10
07.01.1997 Claims Search / examination 10
07.01.1997 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 2
31.10.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
23.10.1996 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
27.06.1995 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
07.06.1995 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 1
24.04.1995 Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report Search / examination 1
24.04.1995 European search report Search / examination 7
06.03.1995 Annex Search / examination 1
06.03.1995 Annex Search / examination 1
06.03.1995 Letter concerning fees and payments Search / examination 2
24.10.1994 Written request for examination Search / examination 1
03.10.1994 Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report Search / examination 1
03.10.1994 European search report Search / examination 3
10.03.1994 Letter concerning the priority Search / examination 1
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 48
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 62
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 46
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 48
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 58
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 44
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 50
10.03.1994 Translation of priority document Search / examination 54
24.06.1993 Letter concerning the priority Search / examination 1
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 58
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 40
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 47
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 44
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 50
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 56
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 43
24.06.1993 Priority document Search / examination 42
14.06.1993 Abstract Search / examination 2
14.06.1993 Abstract Search / examination 2
14.06.1993 Annex Search / examination 4
14.06.1993 Annex Search / examination 6
14.06.1993 Description Search / examination 252
14.06.1993 Description Search / examination 251
14.06.1993 Designation of inventor Search / examination 1
14.06.1993 Request for grant of a European patent Search / examination 6