Free-Flowing Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Patent No. EP2601025 (titled "Free-Flowing Pressure Sensitive Adhesives") was filed by Henkel on Jul 21, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 12, 2026.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
H B FULLER	Jan 30, 2017	MAIWALD PATENT- UND RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

Dossier Documents

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Jul 16, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 16, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 7, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2026
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 7, 2026
French translation of claims
Jul 7, 2026
German translation of the claims
May 29, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 29, 2026
Communication with request to file translations
May 27, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2026
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 26, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 21, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2026
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 1, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 1, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2024
Means of redress
Nov 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Sep 22, 2023
Description
Sep 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 15, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 5, 2023
Description
Jul 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2023
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2023
Amended description with annotations
May 5, 2023
Description
May 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 9, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 9, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 26, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 26, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 3, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 3, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 3, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2022
General enquiry
Jun 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 7, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Aug 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 17, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 12, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 2, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 27, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 25, 2020
Document concerning representation
Feb 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Claims
Jan 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jan 3, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jan 3, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jan 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 18, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 11, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 12, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 5, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 5, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 12, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 26, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 28, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 9, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 8, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 21, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Feb 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 5, 2014
Claims
Nov 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 1, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2014
Examination started
Sep 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 23, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 23, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 12, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 5, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 18, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 29, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 28, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 9, 2012
Published international application - A1
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 26, 2011
Annex
Jul 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2011
Abstract
Jul 21, 2011
Claims
Jul 21, 2011
Description
Jul 21, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2601025

HENKEL

Application Number: EP11734113A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 10, 2026
Publication Date: Aug 12, 2026
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