Lamina Comprising Cube Corner Elements And Retroreflective Sheeting

Patent No. EP2442148 (titled "Lamina Comprising Cube Corner Elements And Retroreflective Sheeting") was filed by M Innovative Properties on Feb 26, 2004. The application was issued on Jun 8, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IMOS GUBELA GMBH	Mar 7, 2017	PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT 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

Nov 11, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 29, 2019
Refund of fees
Oct 21, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 21, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 26, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 18, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 1, 2019
Refund of fees
Jan 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 8, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 10, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 16, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 23, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 12, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 28, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 28, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 15, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 15, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 15, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 15, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2015
Claims
Aug 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 13, 2015
Claims
Aug 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 15, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 3, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 3, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 5, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2014
Claims
Sep 5, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 8, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2013
Claims
Oct 2, 2013
Non-scannable object
Oct 2, 2013
Non-scannable object
Oct 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 24, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 18, 2013
Request for further processing
Jan 7, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Nov 23, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 23, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
May 29, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 19, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 19, 2012
European search opinion
Apr 19, 2012
European search report
Mar 21, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 7, 2011
Abstract
Dec 7, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 7, 2011
Claims
Dec 7, 2011
Description
Dec 7, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 7, 2011
Document related to search matters
Dec 7, 2011
Drawings
Dec 7, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 13, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 13, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 13, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2442148

M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES

Application Number: EP11192370A
Filing Date: Feb 26, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 15, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 8, 2016
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