The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now

IP Verse

Method For Drying Wood - EP2649393

The patent EP2649393 was granted to Mhlbck on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 1, 2011 under application number EP11810548A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2649393

MHLBCK

Application Number: EP11810548A
Filing Date: Dec 1, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 29, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

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
STELA LAXHUBER	Nov 14, 2018	ROTHKOPF	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (8) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	AT504578B
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE2941037
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE68924974T
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004188058
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006168842
OPPOSITION	DE19825597
OPPOSITION	DE68924974T
OPPOSITION	US2722752

Dossier Documents

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.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Jan 27, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 12, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 11, 2017
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
May 11, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jul 25, 2016
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 19, 2015
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 11, 2015
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Sep 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 4, 2015
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jul 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 2, 2015
Notice of appeal
Appeal
May 21, 2015
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
May 15, 2015
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
May 6, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
May 6, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Search/Exam
May 6, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Search/Exam
May 6, 2015
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Search/Exam
May 6, 2015
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2014
Request for change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2014
Request for change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 13, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2012
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 1, 2011
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 1, 2011
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 1, 2011
Description
PCTISA
Dec 1, 2011
Drawings
PCTISA