Biaxially Stretched Polypropylene Film, Metallized Film, And Film Capacitor

Patent No. EP2684676 (titled "Biaxially Stretched Polypropylene Film, Metallized Film, And Film Capacitor") was filed by Toray Industries on Mar 6, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 28, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TREOFAN GERMANY	Jul 28, 2016	MAI BESIER
BOREALIS	Jul 26, 2016	MAIWALD PATENT- UND RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

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

Apr 17, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 27, 2019
Refund of fees
Mar 20, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2018
Reply to appeal
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Sep 11, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 21, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 3, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 1, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 28, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 24, 2015
Examination started
Apr 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 15, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 15, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 9, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 9, 2015
European search opinion
Feb 9, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Jan 27, 2015
Search started
Dec 18, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 17, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 24, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 24, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2013
Abstract
Aug 19, 2013
Claims
Aug 19, 2013
Description
Aug 19, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Aug 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 19, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 2, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 13, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 13, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 13, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2684676

TORAY INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP12754628A
Filing Date: Mar 6, 2012
Status: Revoked; Apr 19, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2015
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Biaxially Stretched Polypropylene Film, Metallized Film, And Film Capacitor

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EP2684676