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Date Document type Procedure Number of pages
Total number of pages: 780
26.06.2013 CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent Opposition 1
17.09.2008 CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant Search / examination 1
12.04.2002 Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor) Opposition 1
12.04.2002 Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor) Opposition 1
09.04.2002 Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent Opposition 1
09.04.2002 Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent Opposition 1
17.07.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
17.07.2001 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
12.07.2001 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
12.07.2001 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
11.07.2001 Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor) Opposition 2
11.07.2001 Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor) Opposition 2
07.06.2001 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 1
29.03.2001 Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit Opposition 2
29.03.2001 Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit Opposition 2
20.02.2001 Submission concerning representation Opposition 3
30.11.2000 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
30.11.2000 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
07.11.2000 Communication of bibliographic data Opposition 1
07.11.2000 Communication of bibliographic data Opposition 1
07.11.2000 Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations Opposition 3
07.11.2000 Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations Opposition 3
07.11.2000 Text intended for grant Opposition 9
07.11.2000 Text intended for grant Opposition 9
30.10.2000 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 1
30.10.2000 Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision Opposition 1
21.08.2000 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
21.08.2000 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
21.08.2000 F3032 Notification(s) of the decision Appeal 1
12.07.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 3
07.07.2000 Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address Appeal 1
27.06.2000 Description Appeal 3
27.06.2000 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
27.06.2000 Request for assignment Search / examination 2
27.06.2000 Request for assignment Appeal 2
04.05.2000 F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes) Appeal 3
07.06.1999 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition of an opponent not being appellant Appeal 1
07.06.1999 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition of an opponent not being appellant Appeal 1
28.05.1999 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition of an opponent not being appellant Appeal 1
28.05.1999 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition of an opponent not being appellant Appeal 1
28.05.1999 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition of an opponent not being appellant Appeal 1
26.05.1999 Withdrawal of an opposition Appeal 1
19.05.1999 Withdrawal of an opposition Appeal 1
21.04.1999 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
21.04.1999 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
15.04.1999 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 1
12.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
12.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
12.04.1999 F3040 Term extension: Yes/No Appeal 1
01.04.1999 Request for extension of time limit Appeal 1
29.01.1999 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
29.01.1999 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
27.01.1999 Composition of the board (except 325, 337 and 341) Appeal 1
15.01.1999 Letter relating to Appeal Procedure Appeal 2
03.12.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
03.12.1998 F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes) Appeal 1
26.11.1998 Statement of grounds of appeal Appeal 7
27.10.1998 Communication to appellant regarding the appeal number (inter partes) Appeal 1
22.10.1998 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
22.10.1998 Communication to respondent(s) concerning the filing of an appeal Appeal 1
22.09.1998 Notice of appeal Appeal 1
22.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
22.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
21.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
21.07.1998 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
17.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
17.07.1998 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 2
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Annex to a communication Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Annex to the communication Opposition 6
16.07.1998 Annex to the communication Opposition 6
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Decision revoking the European patent Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 14
16.07.1998 Grounds for the decision (Annex) Opposition 14
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1998 Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings Opposition 1
07.07.1998 Decision of the Opposition Division Opposition 1
07.07.1998 Decision of the Opposition Division Opposition 1
15.06.1998 Submission concerning representation Opposition 1
11.06.1998 Submission concerning representation Opposition 1
27.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
27.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
27.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
27.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
26.05.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
22.05.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
22.05.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 2
20.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
20.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
20.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
20.05.1998 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
14.05.1998 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 2
14.05.1998 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 2
14.05.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 3
14.05.1998 Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings Opposition 3
20.04.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
20.04.1998 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
17.04.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.04.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.04.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
17.04.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
09.03.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
09.03.1998 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
03.02.1998 Submission concerning representation Opposition 1
03.02.1998 Submission concerning representation Opposition 1
03.02.1998 Submission concerning representation Search / examination 2
20.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
20.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
20.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
20.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
14.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
14.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Acknowledgement of a document Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
13.11.1997 Advice of delivery Opposition 2
11.11.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 5
11.11.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 5
11.11.1997 Information concerning oral proceedings Opposition 4
11.11.1997 Information concerning oral proceedings Opposition 4
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
11.11.1997 Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34) Opposition 1
04.11.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
04.11.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
31.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
31.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 5
20.10.1997 Annex to the communication Opposition 5
20.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
20.10.1997 Preparation of oral proceedings Opposition 1
13.10.1997 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 1
13.10.1997 Preparation for oral proceedings Opposition 1
16.07.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
16.01.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
16.01.1997 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
23.12.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
23.12.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
23.12.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
23.12.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
23.12.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 7
23.12.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 7
19.12.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 9
19.12.1996 Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition Opposition 9
13.11.1996 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
13.11.1996 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
13.11.1996 Communication for party to proceedings/third party Opposition 1
13.11.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
13.11.1996 Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure) Opposition 1
29.10.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
29.10.1996 Request for extension of time limit Opposition 1
25.06.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
25.06.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations Opposition 1
25.06.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
25.06.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
25.06.1996 Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s) Opposition 1
17.06.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (with time limit) Opposition 1
17.06.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (with time limit) Opposition 1
13.06.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (with time limit) Opposition 1
04.06.1996 N/A Opposition 1
04.06.1996 N/A Opposition 1
04.06.1996 N/A Opposition 1
03.05.1996 Brief communication to applicant/representative Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 1
29.04.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 9
29.04.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 4
29.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 9
29.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 13
25.04.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 15
25.04.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 8
25.04.1996 Notice of opposition Opposition 8
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 22
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 4
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 22
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 28
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 28
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 10
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 29
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 5
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 21
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 29
25.04.1996 Patent document cited during the opposition procedure Opposition 21
15.06.1995 Decision to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
02.05.1995 Filing of the translations of the claims Search / examination 1
02.05.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 2
02.05.1995 Translation of the claims Search / examination 2
30.01.1995 Invitation to pay the fees for intended grant Search / examination 3
23.01.1995 Approval to announcement of intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 1
05.12.1994 Communication about intention to grant a European patent Search / examination 3
05.12.1994 Text intended for grant Search / examination 20
08.11.1994 Documents for grant of a patent Search / examination 2
23.03.1994 Claims Search / examination 2
23.03.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
21.03.1994 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
28.01.1994 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
22.01.1994 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
21.01.1994 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
13.09.1993 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 4
13.03.1993 Claims Search / examination 2
13.03.1993 Reply to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 3
01.02.1993 Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure) Search / examination 1
23.01.1993 Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 1
17.09.1992 Communication from the Examining Division Search / examination 5
21.04.1991 F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties Appeal 1
03.04.1989 Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report Search / examination 1
03.04.1989 European search report Search / examination 2
19.08.1987 Notification of forthcoming publication Search / examination 1
17.03.1987 Abstract Search / examination 1
17.03.1987 Claims Search / examination 2
17.03.1987 Description Search / examination 15
17.03.1987 Designation of inventor Search / examination 1
17.03.1987 Priority document Search / examination 20
17.03.1987 Request for grant of a European patent Search / examination 5