Z-Fold Convertible Top With Two Piece Side Rail

Patent No. EP2406094 (titled "Z-Fold Convertible Top With Two Piece Side Rail") was filed by Valmet Automotive on Mar 11, 2010. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2018.

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
WEBASTO EDSCHA CABRIO	Sep 29, 2015	ADVOTEC
MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS	Sep 4, 2015	RAUSCH

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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Jan 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 3, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 2, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 22, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 22, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 22, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 22, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 11, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 21, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 21, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 21, 2017
Means of redress
Apr 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 21, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 21, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 16, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 17, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 23, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 8, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 21, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 21, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 21, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 7, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 7, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 7, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 7, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 28, 2013
EPO/applicant correspondence crossed
Jun 20, 2013
General enquiry
Jun 11, 2013
Invitation to confirm documents filed by fax
Jun 3, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 3, 2013
Annex
Jun 3, 2013
Annex
Jun 3, 2013
Annex
Jun 3, 2013
Claims
Jun 3, 2013
Description
Jun 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 22, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 14, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 22, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 22, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 5, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 4, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 4, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 4, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 21, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 16, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 8, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 27, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 12, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 12, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 29, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 20, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 6, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 16, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 16, 2010
Published international application - A1
Apr 28, 2010
Modified abstract
Apr 26, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 26, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 26, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 25, 2010
Abstract
Mar 25, 2010
Claims
Mar 25, 2010
Description
Mar 25, 2010
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EP2406094

VALMET AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP10709628A
Filing Date: Mar 11, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 12, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2018
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