Closure Tape With Patterned Adhesive

Patent No. EP2688540 (titled "Closure Tape With Patterned Adhesive") was filed by Avery Dennison on Mar 22, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 1, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LOHMANN-KOESTER GMBH & CO. KG	May 2, 2019	OKOAMPAH

Dossier Documents

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Sep 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 9, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 9, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
May 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
May 15, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 16, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
May 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 16, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 13, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 19, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 19, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 5, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 22, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 20, 2017
Claims
Dec 20, 2017
Description
Dec 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 8, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 8, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2017
Claims
Sep 14, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 9, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2017
Examination started
Oct 8, 2014
Refund of fees
Oct 8, 2014
Refund of fees
Jul 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 4, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 12, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 13, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 28, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Feb 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 13, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 9, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 19, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 31, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 16, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jul 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 31, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 5, 2012
Abstract
Apr 5, 2012
Claims
Apr 5, 2012
Description
Apr 5, 2012
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EP2688540

AVERY DENNISON

Application Number: EP12713500A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 24, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018
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