Seamless Tailgate

Patent No. EP2632750 (titled "Seamless Tailgate") was filed by Bayer on Oct 25, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SABIC	Jan 19, 2021	SABIC GROUP

Dossier Documents

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Dec 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Dec 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 22, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2022
Description
Mar 23, 2022
Description
Mar 23, 2022
Description
Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
Description
Mar 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 16, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 12, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 19, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
English translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 9, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 21, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 6, 2020
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Jan 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 16, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 8, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Claims
Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
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Dec 9, 2019
Claims
Dec 9, 2019
Description
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 22, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 20, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 20, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 20, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 14, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2019
Claims
Mar 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 18, 2016
Annex
Feb 18, 2016
Claims
Feb 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 27, 2015
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 17, 2015
Examination started
Aug 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 8, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jan 28, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 28, 2013
Invitation to confirm documents filed by fax
Nov 21, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 7, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 11, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 16, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 18, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 18, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 15, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2013
Request for change of name of the applicant
Apr 15, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2012
International publication of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 3, 2012
Published international application - A2
Jan 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Oct 25, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2011
Abstract
Oct 25, 2011
Claims
Oct 25, 2011
Description
Oct 25, 2011
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EP2632750

BAYER

Application Number: EP11776742A
Filing Date: Oct 25, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 9, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2020
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