Flexible Magnetic Sealing Apparatus

Patent No. EP2571391 (titled "Flexible Magnetic Sealing Apparatus") was filed by Gooper Hermetic on May 12, 2011. The application was issued on May 14, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JONES	Nov 27, 2019	BRYERS

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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Apr 17, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 17, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 4, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 4, 2025
French translation of claims
Apr 4, 2025
German translation of the claims
Apr 4, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2025
Refund of fees
Jan 16, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 16, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 13, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 13, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 10, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 10, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 10, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 9, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 9, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 17, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 17, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 7, 2024
Refund of fees
Aug 5, 2024
Refund of fees
Aug 1, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 1, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 29, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 25, 2024
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Jun 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Apr 11, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 9, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 9, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Oct 9, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jun 26, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jun 26, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
May 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2023
Amended description with annotations
May 12, 2023
Description
May 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Request for re-establishment of rights
Sep 5, 2022
Request for re-establishment of rights
Aug 23, 2022
F3028 Inadmissibility of the appeal: non-submission of the statement of grounds
Aug 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 17, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 29, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 22, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 22, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 20, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 14, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Claims
Jul 7, 2022
Description
Jul 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2022
Reply to appeal
Mar 22, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 4, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 4, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 4, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 23, 2021
Notice of appeal
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Notice of appeal
Oct 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 15, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
May 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
May 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 14, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 16, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Request for documents
Mar 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 24, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2019
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2019
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 15, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 15, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 15, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 28, 2018
Examination started
Feb 9, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 17, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 17, 2016
European search opinion
May 17, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
May 17, 2016
Supplementary European search report
May 4, 2016
Search started
Nov 26, 2015
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Nov 23, 2015
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Nov 12, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 2, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 20, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Jun 19, 2013
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
May 14, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 14, 2013
Reply by International Bureau
Apr 26, 2013
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Apr 22, 2013
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Feb 27, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 28, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 12, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 12, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 24, 2011
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 24, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2571391

GOOPER HERMETIC

Application Number: EP11783162A
Filing Date: May 12, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 11, 2025
Publication Date: May 14, 2025
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