Hook

Patent No. EP2231497 (titled "Hook") was filed by Toon on Jan 23, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 17, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
YOKE INDUSTRIAL	Jun 17, 2015	ADAMSON JONES
THE CROSBY GROUP	Apr 17, 2015	CORBYN

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 4, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 4, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 4, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Dec 1, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Aug 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Aug 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Jun 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2020
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Dec 2, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 2, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 2, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 21, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 29, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 29, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 29, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 15, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 15, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 15, 2019
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 27, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure
Feb 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 15, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 15, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 15, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 15, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 12, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 8, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 3, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 3, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 3, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 30, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 30, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 30, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 30, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 30, 2017
Means of redress
Aug 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 30, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 3, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2015
Non-scannable object
Aug 3, 2015
Non-scannable object
Aug 3, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 31, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 31, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 31, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 31, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 20, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 20, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 20, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 17, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 21, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 5, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 30, 2014
Claims
May 30, 2014
Description
May 30, 2014
Description
May 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2014
Claims
Feb 6, 2014
Claims
Feb 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2013
Claims
Oct 31, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 2, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2012
Claims
May 2, 2012
Description
May 2, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 29, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 29, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 6, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Sep 1, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 31, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 4, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 4, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 30, 2010
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jul 12, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 12, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 9, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 9, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 9, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 9, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 7, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 27, 2010
Written opinion
Apr 27, 2010
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 27, 2010
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Aug 17, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 4, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 30, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jul 30, 2009
Published international application - A1
Jun 23, 2009
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jun 10, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 10, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
May 30, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 30, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 30, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 30, 2009
PCT demand form
May 30, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 28, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
May 28, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 28, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 28, 2009
PCT demand form
May 28, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 28, 2009
Abstract
Apr 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 23, 2009
Abstract
Jan 23, 2009
Claims
Jan 23, 2009
Description
Jan 23, 2009
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EP2231497

TOON

Application Number: EP09704422A
Filing Date: Jan 23, 2009
Status: Revoked; Dec 4, 2020
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2014
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EP2231497