Flat Seal

Patent No. EP2734754 (titled "Flat Seal") was filed by REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH on Jul 20, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2019.

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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
ELRINGKLINGER	Jul 28, 2016	HOEGER

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

Jul 18, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 12, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 2, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 2, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 17, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 9, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Request for correction
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2017
Claims
Jan 23, 2017
Claims
Jan 23, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 23, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 12, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 17, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 8, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 23, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 23, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 16, 2015
Examination started
Dec 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Priority search results
Dec 17, 2014
Priority search results
Dec 17, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Oct 17, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 27, 2014
Refund of fees
Aug 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 25, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 30, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 17, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 4, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 6, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 29, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 24, 2013
Published international application - A1
Nov 9, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2012
Abstract
Jul 20, 2012
Claims
Jul 20, 2012
Description
Jul 20, 2012
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EP2734754

REINZ-DICHTUNGS-GMBH

Application Number: EP12738116A
Filing Date: Jul 20, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 12, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
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