The opposition proceedings are closed:
1° Where the opponent has withdrawn the opposition or lost standing;
2° Where the opposition has become moot as a result either of an agreement between the parties or of the cessation of the effects of the trade mark application against which the opposition was filed;
3° Where the effects of all earlier rights have ceased;
4° Where, after suspension of the opposition proceedings in the cases provided for in 2° and 3° of Article R. 712-17, the opponent has not responded, within the time limit set by the Institute, to the latter’s request to inform him of the outcome of the proceedings.
The decision to terminate the proceedings shall be notified without delay to the parties.