Floor Construction

Patent No. EP2734685 (titled "Floor Construction") was filed by Novo Tech on Jul 4, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KARL & RUBNER UPM KYMMENE	Nov 7, 2018	LAUNHARDT
MOLLER	Nov 6, 2018	MULLER
MOLLER	Nov 6, 2018	MULLER, ENNO , RIEDER & PARTNER
NATURINFORM	Nov 5, 2018	TERGAU & WALKENHORST

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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Feb 20, 2024
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 19, 2024
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Feb 15, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2024
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 26, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 3, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Oct 9, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 25, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 31, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 20, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 20, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 23, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 12, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 28, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Reply to appeal
Apr 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Reply to appeal
Apr 15, 2021
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Apr 15, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 12, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 9, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2021
Reply to appeal
Dec 10, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 10, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 9, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2020
Notice of appeal
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of appeal
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 30, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 30, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2020
Means of redress
Jul 30, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 30, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Claims
Jan 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Claims
Jan 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Request for documents
Nov 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 12, 2018
Authorisation
Nov 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 12, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Nov 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
English translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 22, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 25, 2017
Examination started
Jun 16, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Sep 13, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 10, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 30, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 7, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 26, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 6, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2013
Priority search results
Dec 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 29, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 10, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 10, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 10, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Mar 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 24, 2013
Published international application - A2
Jul 4, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2012
Abstract
Jul 4, 2012
Claims
Jul 4, 2012
Description
Jul 4, 2012
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EP2734685

NOVO TECH

Application Number: EP12731002A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2012
Status: Revoked; Feb 19, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 7, 2018
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EP2734685