Passage Gate

Patent No. EP2038503 (titled "Passage Gate") was filed by Wanzl Metallwarenfabrik on Jun 27, 2007. The application was issued on Jul 29, 2015.

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
DR ING PIER LUIGI DE ANNA DEANNA	Apr 8, 2016	-

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.

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May 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 2, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 23, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 30, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 4, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 3, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 10, 2016
Refund of fees
Apr 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 2, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 15, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 2, 2015
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
May 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 27, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 22, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 21, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 24, 2013
Reply to invitation to provide information on Prior Art
Oct 22, 2013
Reply to invitation to provide information on Prior Art
Oct 14, 2013
Invitation to provide information on prior art
Aug 13, 2013
Claims
Aug 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2013
Claims
Aug 9, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 7, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2013
Observations by third parties
May 3, 2012
Claims
May 3, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 26, 2012
Claims
Apr 26, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 16, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 20, 2011
Claims
Oct 20, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2011
Claims
Oct 18, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2011
Claims
Oct 17, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 17, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Mar 6, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Feb 25, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 19, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 20, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 8, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 7, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 21, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jan 3, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jan 3, 2008
Published international application - A1
Aug 2, 2007
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Aug 2, 2007
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Jul 26, 2007
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Jul 26, 2007
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Jul 26, 2007
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Jun 27, 2007
Claims
Jun 27, 2007
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Jun 15, 2007
Abstract
Jun 15, 2007
Description
Jun 15, 2007
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EP2038503

WANZL METALLWARENFABRIK

Application Number: EP07726032A
Filing Date: Jun 27, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 4, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 29, 2015
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