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The patent EP2280130 was granted to Flooring Industries on Aug 9, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 12, 2001 under application number EP10010434A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DU PARQUET | May 9, 2018 | HEGE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO9747834 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9747934 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0121915 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2256023 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH01312158 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06320510 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07180333 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10102743 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10183964 |
| OPPOSITION | US5283102 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0070168 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9426999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9627719 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9747834 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9906649 |
| SEARCH | GB2256023 |
| SEARCH | JPH06320510 |
| SEARCH | JPH07180333 |
| SEARCH | JPH10102743 |
| SEARCH | JPH10183964 |
| SEARCH | WO9426999 |
| SEARCH | WO9627719 |
| SEARCH | WO9747834 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Jun 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 29, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 29, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jun 29, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jun 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 19, 2017
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 2, 2017
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 31, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 31, 2017
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Mar 31, 2017
Description
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Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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Dec 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 2, 2013
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 3, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 3, 2013
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Annex to the communication
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Mar 28, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
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Amendments received before examination
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Dec 24, 2012
Authorisation
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Amendments received before examination
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Dec 20, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Dec 20, 2012
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 2, 2012
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Refund of fees
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May 31, 2012
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European search opinion
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May 31, 2012
European search report
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Mar 2, 2012
Letter concerning search matters
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Feb 28, 2012
Letter concerning search matters
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Feb 8, 2012
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Partial European search report
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Jan 5, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 16, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
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Dec 1, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Sep 28, 2010
Abstract
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Sep 28, 2010
Claims
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Sep 28, 2010
Description
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Sep 28, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Sep 28, 2010
Drawings
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Sep 28, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
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Sep 23, 2010
Abstract
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Sep 23, 2010
Claims
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Sep 23, 2010
Description
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Sep 23, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Sep 23, 2010
Drawings
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