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Method For The Preparation Of A Thermoplastic Foam Panel By Symmetrical Connecting The Initial Panels

Patent No. EP2923835 (titled "Method For The Preparation Of A Thermoplastic Foam Panel By Symmetrical Connecting The Initial Panels") was filed by Basf on Mar 28, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 6, 2018.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AUSTROTHERM GMBH	Mar 6, 2019	MULLNER
ROBERT BÜRKLE GMBH	Mar 6, 2019	RPK
URSA INSULATION	Mar 6, 2019	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 1, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 1, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 1, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 1, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 1, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 1, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 25, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Request for a decision
Mar 21, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 20, 2019
Noting of loss of rights (opposition deemed not to have been filed)
Mar 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
English translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 9, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Description
Sep 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Claims
Nov 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2016
Claims
Nov 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 25, 2016
Claims
Aug 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jul 18, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 16, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 15, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 5, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 2, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 7, 2015
Document related to search matters
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2015
Designation of inventor
Apr 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 19, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 19, 2015
European search opinion
Jan 19, 2015
European search report
Nov 15, 2014
Document related to search matters
Nov 14, 2014
Document related to search matters
Sep 11, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 11, 2014
Partial European search report
Sep 4, 2014
Modified abstract
Sep 1, 2014
Search started
Apr 14, 2014
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Mar 28, 2014
Abstract
Mar 28, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 28, 2014
Claims
Mar 28, 2014
Description
Mar 28, 2014
Drawings
Mar 28, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2923835

BASF

Application Number: EP14162287A
Filing Date: Mar 28, 2014
Status: Revoked; Sep 17, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 6, 2018
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