Water Whitening-Resistant Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Patent No. EP2789664 (titled "Water Whitening-Resistant Pressure Sensitive Adhesives") was filed by Avery Dennison on May 19, 2006. The application was issued on Sep 5, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Jun 3, 2019	BASF ASSOCIATION

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Dec 11, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 11, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 28, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 28, 2025
French translation of claims
Nov 28, 2025
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 1, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 1, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 27, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 12, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 12, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 12, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 12, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 12, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 12, 2025
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 23, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Nov 26, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 26, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 31, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 31, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 5, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 5, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 5, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 5, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 12, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 12, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 12, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 3, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 3, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Mar 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 24, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 8, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 8, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 27, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 27, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 24, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 23, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 20
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 21
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 21
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 22
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 23
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 24
Feb 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 25
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 012
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Reply to appeal
Nov 10, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jul 8, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 2, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 2, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 2, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 2, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 2, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 12, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 12, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's address
Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2019
Authorisation
Sep 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 28, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 9, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 24, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 23, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 5, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 5, 2017
Description
Dec 5, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 11, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2017
Claims
Jul 25, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 29, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 18, 2017
Observations by third parties
May 18, 2017
Observations by third parties
Mar 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2017
Examination started
Apr 14, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 14, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 14, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2014
Refund of fees
Oct 20, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 17, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 17, 2014
Refund of fees
Sep 17, 2014
Refund of fees
Sep 11, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 11, 2014
European search opinion
Sep 11, 2014
European search report
Sep 1, 2014
Search started
Aug 13, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 4, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 30, 2014
Claims
Jul 30, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 30, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jul 23, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 26, 2014
Invitation to file claims
May 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 22, 2014
Abstract
Apr 22, 2014
Description
Apr 22, 2014
Designation of inventor
Apr 22, 2014
Drawings
Apr 22, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 22, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Dec 18, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 18, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2789664

AVERY DENNISON

Application Number: EP14001449A
Filing Date: May 19, 2006
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Aug 3, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2018
External Links: Slate, EP2789664B1, Google Patents

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