Expansion Joint

Patent No. EP2729619 (titled "Expansion Joint") was filed by Hengelhoef Concrete Joints on Feb 27, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 23, 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
HSD INDUSTRIEBELÄGE GMBH	Feb 4, 2016	TERSTEEGEN

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 14, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 8, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 25, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 25, 2018
Submission concerning representation
May 25, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 25, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 12, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 12, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Authorisation
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 18, 2016
Rectification of designation of inventor (Legal Division)
Feb 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 4, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2015
Designation of inventor
Dec 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 28, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 5, 2015
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
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 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 26, 2015
German translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 9, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 9, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 9, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 13, 2014
Examination started
Oct 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 16, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jan 10, 2014
Information regarding early processing
Dec 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 17, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 21, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 6, 2013
Published international application - A2
Apr 4, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 4, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 22, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Feb 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2013
Abstract
Feb 27, 2013
Claims
Feb 27, 2013
Description
Feb 27, 2013
Drawings

EP2729619

HENGELHOEF CONCRETE JOINTS

Application Number: EP13708716A
Filing Date: Feb 27, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 25, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2016
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Expansion Joint

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2729619