Flooded Lead-Acid Battery With Electrodes Comprising A Pasting Substrate

Patent No. EP2768046 (titled "Flooded Lead-Acid Battery With Electrodes Comprising A Pasting Substrate") was filed by Exide on Oct 11, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 10, 2021.

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
LAWRIE	Dec 10, 2021	LAWRIE

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

Apr 24, 2025
Refund of fees
Apr 22, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 22, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 22, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 22, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 15, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 14, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 8, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 26, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 26, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 11, 2025
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Mar 11, 2025
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Mar 6, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Oct 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Oct 9, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Oct 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 9, 2024
Main request during appeals procedure
Aug 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 12, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jul 12, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
Jul 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2024
Main request during appeals procedure
Jul 12, 2024
Main request during appeals procedure
Jul 12, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 12, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 009
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 010
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 011
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 012
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
Mar 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 015
Mar 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 8, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 7, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 6, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 6, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Notice of appeal
Dec 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 12, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 11, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 3, 2021
Invitation to file an authorisation
Mar 1, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2021
Authorisation
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 11, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2021
German translation of the claims
Nov 30, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 30, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 30, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 27, 2020
Annex to the communication
Oct 27, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 27, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 14, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2020
Description
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 26, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Abstract
Aug 31, 2016
Claims
Aug 31, 2016
Description
Aug 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2016
Examination started
May 21, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Feb 9, 2015
Non-scannable object
Feb 9, 2015
Non-scannable object
Feb 9, 2015
Observations by third parties
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 31, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 23, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 28, 2014
Refund of fees
May 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2014
Abstract
May 8, 2014
Annex
May 8, 2014
Claims
May 8, 2014
Description
May 8, 2014
Drawings
May 8, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 30, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 29, 2014
Refund of fees
Feb 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 20, 2013
Republication of the A1/A2/A3 Pamphlet - corrections, alterations or supplements
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
International publication pamphlet
Sep 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 6, 2011
Abstract
Dec 6, 2011
Claims
Dec 6, 2011
Description
Dec 6, 2011
Drawings

EP2768046

EXIDE

Application Number: EP11793848A
Filing Date: Oct 11, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 25, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Flooded Lead-Acid Battery With Electrodes Comprising A Pasting Substrate

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2768046