Wall Hugger Recliner

Patent No. EP3143902 (titled "Wall Hugger Recliner") was filed by Ciar on Sep 15, 2015. The application was issued on Apr 26, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONFER	Oct 8, 2020	TARVENKORN
LEGGETT & PLATT	Oct 8, 2020	BANZER

Dossier Documents

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Mar 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
French translation of claims
Mar 20, 2023
German translation of the claims
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 24, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 11, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Annex to the communication
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 27, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2022
Communication of amended entries
May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Feb 16, 2021
Description
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 25, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 25, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 21, 2020
Request for documents
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 8, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 12, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 27, 2019
German translation of the claims
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 17, 2019
Claims
Sep 17, 2019
Description
Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Sep 12, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 2, 2019
Claims
Jul 2, 2019
Description
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 5, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 5, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2019
Examination started
Sep 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 27, 2017
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Feb 22, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 30, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 30, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Aug 30, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 11, 2015
European search opinion
Dec 11, 2015
European search report
Dec 11, 2015
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2015
Search started
Sep 15, 2015
Abstract
Sep 15, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 15, 2015
Claims
Sep 15, 2015
Description
Sep 15, 2015
Designation of inventor
Sep 15, 2015
Drawings
Sep 15, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3143902

CIAR

Application Number: EP15185187A
Filing Date: Sep 15, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 24, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 26, 2023
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EP3143902