Laminate Changing Device

Patent No. EP3206873 (titled "Laminate Changing Device") was filed by Bayer on Oct 9, 2015. The application was issued on Dec 12, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STRAWMAN	Sep 12, 2019	APPLEYARD LEES

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.

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Feb 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 12, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 12, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 26, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 9, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 12, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 28, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 28, 2019
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Feb 22, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 13, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 31, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 31, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 31, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 17, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 2, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 15, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 2, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 2, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 27, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 20, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 17, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 9, 2018
Examination started
Jul 26, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 26, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 23, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 23, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 18, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 24, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 18, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jan 25, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jan 25, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 23, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 14, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 13, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2015
Abstract
Oct 9, 2015
Claims
Oct 9, 2015
Description
Oct 9, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 9, 2015
Drawings
Oct 9, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Oct 9, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3206873

BAYER

Application Number: EP15778298A
Filing Date: Oct 9, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 12, 2018
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