Adhesives For Bonding Composites

Patent No. EP2135904 (titled "Adhesives For Bonding Composites") was filed by IPS Corporation on Jul 10, 2002. The application was issued on Jan 13, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCOTT BADER	Jul 12, 2016	MEWBURN ELLIS

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

Dec 17, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 17, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 11, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 3, 2020
French translation of claims
Dec 3, 2020
German translation of the claims
Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 2, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 28, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 16, 2020
Refund of fees
Oct 14, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 14, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Jun 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 4, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 8, 2020
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 024
Sep 4, 2019
Claims
Sep 4, 2019
Claims
Sep 4, 2019
Claims
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 24, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 020
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 021
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 022
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 023
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 30, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Claims
Sep 27, 2018
Claims
Sep 27, 2018
Claims
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 12, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 16, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 28, 2016
Claims
Dec 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 1, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 1, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 21, 2015
Documents for grant of a patent
May 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 21, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 17, 2015
Description
Mar 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2015
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 19, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 19, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 31, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 19, 2014
Description
Mar 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2014
Request for further processing
Jan 14, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 4, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2012
Claims
Nov 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2012
Request for further processing
Sep 18, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jun 4, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 2, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
May 5, 2011
Observations by third parties
Apr 18, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 7, 2011
Observations by third parties
Mar 10, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 10, 2011
Claims
Mar 10, 2011
Description
Mar 10, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 15, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 23, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2010
Annex to the communication
Aug 5, 2010
Brief notification setting aside the communication about the intention to grant
Aug 5, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2010
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Jul 27, 2010
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 22, 2010
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Jul 19, 2010
Observations by third parties
Jul 19, 2010
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 10, 2010
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 10, 2010
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2010
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 10, 2010
Text intended for grant
Apr 12, 2010
Description
Apr 12, 2010
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Mar 29, 2010
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Feb 26, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Feb 26, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 23, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 25, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 20, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 20, 2009
European search opinion
Nov 20, 2009
European search report
Nov 16, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Sep 23, 2009
Refund of fees
Sep 10, 2009
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Aug 17, 2009
Abstract
Aug 17, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 17, 2009
Claims
Aug 17, 2009
Description
Aug 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
May 18, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2135904

IPS CORPORATION

Application Number: EP09167989A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 11, 2020
Publication Date: Jan 13, 2021
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