Lateral Guides

Patent No. EP2725181 (titled "Lateral Guides") was filed by Wilms on Oct 17, 2013. The application was issued on May 6, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RENSON SUNPROTECTION SCREENS	Sep 17, 2015	HOSTENS

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Jan 14, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 10, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 9, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 11, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2019
Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Claims
Oct 2, 2019
Claims
Oct 2, 2019
Claims
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 31, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 24, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 24, 2019
Non-scannable object
May 24, 2019
Non-scannable object
May 24, 2019
Non-scannable object
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 10, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 10, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 10, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 10, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 7, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 7, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 2, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2016
Request for acceleration of opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 27, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 27, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 27, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 27, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 4, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 4, 2014
Claims
Nov 4, 2014
Description
Nov 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Observations by third parties
Sep 22, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 22, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 15, 2014
Observations by third parties
Sep 8, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 2, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 2, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2014
Examination started
Jun 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 24, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2014
Refund of fees
May 7, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 2, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 17, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 17, 2014
European search opinion
Mar 17, 2014
European search report
Mar 11, 2014
Modified abstract
Mar 3, 2014
Search started
Dec 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2013
Abstract
Dec 16, 2013
Claims
Dec 16, 2013
Description
Dec 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Dec 13, 2013
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2013
Abstract
Nov 22, 2013
Claims
Nov 22, 2013
Description
Nov 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 25, 2013
Priority document
Oct 23, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 17, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 17, 2013
Drawings
Oct 17, 2013
Priority search results
Oct 17, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 17, 2013
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Oct 17, 2013
Submission concerning representation

EP2725181

WILMS

Application Number: EP13189086A
Filing Date: Oct 17, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 10, 2020
Publication Date: May 6, 2015
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