Single -Dose Applicator For Self-Adhesive Material In Toilet Bowls

Patent No. EP2603645 (titled "Single -Dose Applicator For Self-Adhesive Material In Toilet Bowls") was filed by SC Johnson & SON on Aug 10, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 2, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	May 25, 2020	KBN

Dossier Documents

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Aug 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 2, 2022
Means of redress
May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 19, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 25, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 27, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 27, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 27, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Description
Aug 24, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 5, 2016
Claims
Aug 5, 2016
Description
Aug 5, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 17, 2014
Claims
Jun 17, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2014
Claims
Jun 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 11, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 16, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 23, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 4, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 19, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 9, 2012
Information regarding early processing
Jul 2, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 6, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 16, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2603645

SC JOHNSON & SON

Application Number: EP11746052A
Filing Date: Aug 10, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 12, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 2, 2019
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