Method For Producing Microstructures In Seal Components

Patent No. EP2821172 (titled "Method For Producing Microstructures In Seal Components") was filed by Carl Freudenberg on Jul 2, 2013. The application was issued on Apr 5, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PEMTEC SNC	Jan 5, 2018	PATENTANWALTE BERNHARDT WOLFF PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
KACO	Dec 29, 2017	KOHL

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Feb 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 25, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 19, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 2, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 2, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 27, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 27, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 26, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 23, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 18, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
Aug 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 13, 2020
Authorisation
Aug 13, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 24, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 24, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 24, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2020
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Jun 10, 2020
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
May 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2020
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
May 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 6, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Claims
Mar 31, 2020
Claims
Mar 31, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 31, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 2, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 14, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 4, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 4, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2019
Authorisation
Jul 5, 2019
Claims
Jul 5, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Authorisation
Jun 7, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 29, 2017
Authorisation
Dec 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-scannable object
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2017
English translation of the claims
Feb 22, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 22, 2017
French translation of claims
Feb 22, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 10, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 10, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 10, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 12, 2016
Examination started
May 5, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 5, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 5, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 5, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 5, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 12, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 10, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 29, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 29, 2013
European search opinion
Nov 29, 2013
European search report
Nov 25, 2013
Modified abstract
Nov 19, 2013
Search started
Aug 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 2, 2013
Abstract
Jul 2, 2013
Claims
Jul 2, 2013
Description
Jul 2, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 2, 2013
Drawings
Jul 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 2, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2821172

CARL FREUDENBERG

Application Number: EP13003339A
Filing Date: Jul 2, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2017
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