Press Fabric

Patent No. EP2160495 (titled "Press Fabric") was filed by Voith Patent on Mar 12, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 2, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HEIMBACH	Aug 30, 2016	PAUL & ALBRECHT PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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

Jun 26, 2020
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Jun 26, 2020
Refund of fees
Jun 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 19, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 19, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 25, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 25, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 25, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 15, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 12, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 12, 2019
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 30, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 1, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Reply to appeal
Mar 1, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Claims
Feb 26, 2019
Claims
Feb 26, 2019
Claims
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 18, 2019
Refund of fees
Jan 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 21, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Nov 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Annex to a communication
Nov 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 6, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 6, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 16, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Nov 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Nov 16, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Nov 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 13, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 17, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Dec 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 13, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 13, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 25, 2014
Claims
Jul 25, 2014
Description
Jul 25, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2014
Modified abstract
Jul 25, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2014
Examination started
Jun 18, 2012
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 25, 2012
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 20, 2012
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 9, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 23, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 10, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 8, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 6, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 9, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 22, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 18, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 18, 2008
Published international application - A1
Jul 8, 2008
Abstract
Mar 12, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2008
Abstract
Mar 12, 2008
Annex
Mar 12, 2008
Claims
Mar 12, 2008
Description
Mar 12, 2008
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EP2160495

VOITH PATENT

Application Number: EP08717662A
Filing Date: Mar 12, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jun 26, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 2, 2015
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