Flap Grinding Disc

Patent No. EP2708326 (titled "Flap Grinding Disc") was filed by PPR on Jun 27, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 9, 2016.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KLINGSPOR	Jun 2, 2016	ADVOTEC
AUGUST RUGGEBERG	Jun 1, 2016	RAU

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.

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Oct 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 2, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 22, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 22, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 27, 2018
Non-scannable object
Apr 27, 2018
Non-scannable object
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 9, 2018
Claims
Mar 9, 2018
Claims
Mar 9, 2018
Claims
Mar 9, 2018
Claims
Mar 9, 2018
Claims
Mar 9, 2018
Description
Mar 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Non-scannable object
Mar 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 14, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Jul 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Dec 17, 2015
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 4, 2015
Request for correction of client data
Sep 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 6, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 23, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 30, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 30, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 30, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 16, 2015
Examination started
Jan 16, 2015
Priority search results
Jan 16, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Dec 18, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 3, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 3, 2014
Non-scannable object
Dec 3, 2014
Non-scannable object
Dec 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2014
Written request for examination
Jul 28, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 20, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 20, 2014
European search opinion
Jun 20, 2014
European search report
Jun 2, 2014
Search started
Feb 19, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 11, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 11, 2013
Priority document
Jul 11, 2013
Priority document
Jul 4, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jun 27, 2013
Abstract
Jun 27, 2013
Claims
Jun 27, 2013
Description
Jun 27, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jun 27, 2013
Drawings
Jun 27, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2708326

PPR

Application Number: EP13003275A
Filing Date: Jun 27, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 5, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2016
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