Door Seal For A Sill-Free Door

Patent No. EP2788572 (titled "Door Seal For A Sill-Free Door") was filed by Assa Abloy Schweiz on Dec 4, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 9, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ATHMER OHG	Aug 8, 2017	BASFELD

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 13, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 13, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 11, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2023
Description
Jun 26, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jun 26, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 26, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 27, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 27, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 21, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 3, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 3, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 27, 2023
Refund of fees
Jan 20, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 20, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 9, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Dec 9, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Dec 6, 2022
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 20, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 20, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 10, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 10, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 26, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Oct 26, 2020
Claims
Oct 26, 2020
Description
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 31, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 12, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 15, 2019
Refund of fees
Feb 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 6, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 27, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Nov 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 17, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Nov 10, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 13, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2016
English translation of the claims
Sep 27, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 27, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 30, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 4, 2016
Examination started
Dec 11, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 22, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jan 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 22, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 17, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 20, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2014
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Jun 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 10, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 22, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 13, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 13, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 13, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jan 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 11, 2012
Abstract
Dec 11, 2012
Claims
Dec 11, 2012
Description
Dec 11, 2012
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EP2788572

ASSA ABLOY SCHWEIZ

Application Number: EP12797683A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2023
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