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Improved Polyurethane Foam Composition - EP2780384B2

EP2780384

Application Number: EP12799090A
Filing Date: Nov 14, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 8, 2020
Grant Date: Jun 10, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP2780384B2 was granted to Soudal on Jun 10, 2020 following the initial filing on Nov 14, 2012 under the application number EP12799090A . The current legal status of the patent is Patent Maintained As Amended.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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	Opposition Status
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RATHOR	May 2, 2018	ADMISSIBLE
HENKEL	Apr 20, 2018	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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May 14, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 8, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Description
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Feb 6, 2020
Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations
OPPO
Jan 30, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 7, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Dec 17, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 10, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 13, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
May 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jun 14, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 20, 2015
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 11, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2014
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Aug 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jul 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 4, 2014
Authorisation
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Jul 4, 2014
Authorisation
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Jul 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 24, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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May 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 21, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 21, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
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May 21, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 8, 2014
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
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Apr 3, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2014
International publication of the international search report
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Mar 28, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Feb 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Feb 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jan 22, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2014
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
PCTISA
May 23, 2013
Published international application - A2
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2013
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Nov 14, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Nov 14, 2012
Abstract
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Nov 14, 2012
Claims
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Nov 14, 2012
Description
PCTRO
Nov 14, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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