Decontamination Arrangement And Method

Patent No. EP2534426 (titled "Decontamination Arrangement And Method") was filed by Metall Plastic on Jan 13, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 10, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SKAN	Jun 10, 2015	ULLRICH

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

Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 18, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 18, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 30, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 15, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 17, 2021
Document concerning representation
Aug 14, 2020
Document concerning representation
May 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 13, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 13, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Jan 17, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 15, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 1, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 21, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 9, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 20, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 010
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 15, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 20, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 15, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 11, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2017
Reply to appeal
Aug 10, 2017
Reply to appeal
Aug 7, 2017
Reply to appeal
Aug 7, 2017
Reply to appeal
Mar 28, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jan 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 9, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jan 5, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jan 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 11, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 11, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 11, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 11, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 11, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 11, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 11, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2016
Claims
Sep 10, 2016
Claims
Sep 10, 2016
Claims
Sep 10, 2016
Claims
Sep 10, 2016
Claims
Sep 10, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 15, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2015
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 15, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 11, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 14, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 9, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 9, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 9, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 9, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 30, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 2, 2014
Notice on debiting of fees
Apr 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2014
Claims
Apr 16, 2014
English translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 16, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2014
Claims
Apr 15, 2014
English translation of the claims
Apr 15, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 15, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 27, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 11, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 3, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 13, 2013
Abstract
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 13, 2013
Claims
Dec 13, 2013
Description
Dec 13, 2013
Drawings
Dec 13, 2013
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Dec 11, 2013
Abstract
Dec 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 11, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 11, 2013
Amended drawings with annotations
Dec 11, 2013
Claims
Dec 11, 2013
Claims
Dec 11, 2013
Description
Dec 11, 2013
Description
Dec 11, 2013
Drawings
Dec 11, 2013
Drawings
Dec 11, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Dec 11, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Dec 6, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 6, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 6, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 20, 2013
Examination started
Aug 21, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 6, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 11, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 11, 2013
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 5, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 21, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 29, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 2, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 2, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Aug 2, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 25, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 25, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 25, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 3, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 3, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 3, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 3, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 28, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 28, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 28, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/429
Mar 27, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 27, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 27, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/429
Mar 22, 2012
Despatch of copy of consultation
Mar 22, 2012
Result of consultation
Mar 22, 2012
Result of consultation
Jan 4, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 22, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 6, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 6, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 11, 2011
PCT demand form
Nov 11, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 11, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 8, 2011
PCT demand form
Nov 8, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 8, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 27, 2011
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Oct 27, 2011
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Sep 21, 2011
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jul 21, 2011
Published international application - A1
Oct 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 28, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 28, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 15, 2010
Abstract
Jan 15, 2010
Abstract
Jan 15, 2010
Claims
Jan 15, 2010
Claims
Jan 15, 2010
Description
Jan 15, 2010
Description
Jan 15, 2010
Drawings
Jan 15, 2010
Drawings

EP2534426

METALL PLASTIC

Application Number: EP10702591A
Filing Date: Jan 13, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 25, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 10, 2014
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