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Floor Panel And Floor Covering Consisting Of A Plurality Of Such Floor Panels

Patent No. EP2440724 (titled "Floor Panel And Floor Covering Consisting Of A Plurality Of Such Floor Panels") was filed by 4Sight Innovation on Jun 14, 2010. The application was issued on May 14, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FLOORING INDUSTRIES	Feb 13, 2015	VALEA
CLASSEN INTELLECTUAL	Feb 11, 2015	LIPPERT STACHOW PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE

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

Nov 13, 2019
Refund of fees
Nov 6, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 6, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 5, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Aug 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 15, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to appeal
Aug 21, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 10, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 3, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Mar 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Mar 1, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Authorisation
Feb 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 17, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Authorisation
Feb 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 10, 2017
Authorisation
Feb 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Jan 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 6, 2017
Claims
Jan 6, 2017
Claims
Jan 6, 2017
Claims
Jan 6, 2017
Claims
Jan 6, 2017
Claims
Jan 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 29, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 20, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Non-scannable object
Oct 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 2, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2015
Authorisation
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 29, 2014
Refund of fees
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 7, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 4, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 4, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 31, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 12, 2013
Claims
Dec 12, 2013
Description
Dec 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 9, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 9, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 2, 2013
Examination started
Nov 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2013
Claims
Nov 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2013
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Aug 28, 2013
General enquiry
Feb 5, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 21, 2012
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Aug 16, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 16, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Jul 25, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 5, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 21, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 9, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 21, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 16, 2010
Published international application - A2
Jun 14, 2010
Abstract
Jun 14, 2010
Annex
Jun 14, 2010
Claims
Jun 14, 2010
Description
Jun 14, 2010
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EP2440724

4SIGHT INNOVATION

Application Number: EP10730565A
Filing Date: Jun 14, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 8, 2019
Publication Date: May 14, 2014
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