Item Of Clothing For The Foot

Patent No. EP2207447 (titled "Item Of Clothing For The Foot") was filed by Bachinger on Jul 4, 2008. The application was issued on Jan 13, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VIBRAM	Oct 12, 2016	FELTRINELLI

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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Feb 10, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 10, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 7, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 25, 2021
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2021
Communication: patent lapsed
Jun 7, 2021
Communication: patent lapsed
Jun 2, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 2, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
May 18, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Refund of fees
Apr 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 30, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 25, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 11, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 21, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Dec 20, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 20, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 16, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Filing of a new opposition
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 18, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 18, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 18, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 9, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 15, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 16, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 16, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 16, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 1, 2015
Examination started
Jul 29, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 12, 2013
Refund of fees
Jul 17, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 24, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jul 22, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 22, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 28, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 20, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 3, 2010
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jul 22, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Jul 22, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 22, 2010
Annex
Jul 22, 2010
Annex
Jul 22, 2010
Annex
Jul 22, 2010
Annex
Jul 20, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 20, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 20, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Jul 20, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 20, 2010
Annex
Jul 20, 2010
Annex
Jul 20, 2010
Annex
Jul 20, 2010
Annex
Jul 20, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 10, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 10, 2010
Request for further processing allowed
May 20, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
May 17, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
May 17, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
May 17, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Jan 27, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 20, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 30, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 18, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jun 18, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jun 18, 2009
International publication of the international search report
May 28, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
May 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 4, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 4, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 4, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 15, 2009
Published international application - A2
Aug 19, 2008
Abstract
Aug 19, 2008
Claims
Aug 19, 2008
Description
Aug 19, 2008
Drawings
Aug 19, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2207447

BACHINGER

Application Number: EP08762997A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2008
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: Jan 13, 2016
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