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Vehicle With A Device For Automatic Opening Of At Least A Vehicle Flap - EP2159362

The patent EP2159362 was granted to Brose Fahrzeugteile on Dec 26, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 2, 2008 under application number EP08105204A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2159362

BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE

Application Number: EP08105204A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2008
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Feb 3, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 26, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
HUF HULSBECK & FURST	Dec 8, 2017	BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (22) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2006024399
OPPOSITION	DE102004060618
OPPOSITION	DE102005042402
OPPOSITION	DE102006015891
OPPOSITION	DE10361115
OPPOSITION	DE19912319
OPPOSITION	DE4213926
OPPOSITION	DE60113062T
OPPOSITION	EP1600336
OPPOSITION	EP1902912
OPPOSITION	EP1956170
OPPOSITION	GB2376075
OPPOSITION	GB2386958
OPPOSITION	JPS63312252
OPPOSITION	US2003216817
OPPOSITION	US6542071
OPPOSITION	WO2006024399
SEARCH	EP1902912
SEARCH	EP1956170
SEARCH	GB2376075
SEARCH	GB2386958
SEARCH	WO2006024399

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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Aug 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
May 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2024
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 25, 2024
Withdrawal of an opposition
OPPO
Apr 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 16, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 4, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jul 4, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jul 4, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
May 3, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
May 3, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Apr 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 17, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 17, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Nov 4, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
May 19, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Dec 16, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Aug 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Oct 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 24, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Sep 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 28, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Aug 13, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Mar 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 2, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Oct 30, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
Claims
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Aug 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 17, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 6, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jul 2, 2018
Invitation to file an authorisation
OPPO
Jun 25, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 15, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
General enquiry
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Apr 13, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 15, 2017
Request for documents
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2012
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2011
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2010
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2010
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Aug 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 13, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 8, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Oct 22, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Oct 22, 2008
European search opinion
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Oct 22, 2008
European search report
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Oct 1, 2008
Refund of fees
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Sep 2, 2008
Abstract
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Sep 2, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Sep 2, 2008
Claims
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Sep 2, 2008
Description
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Sep 2, 2008
Designation of inventor
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Sep 2, 2008
Designation of inventor
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Sep 2, 2008
Drawings
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Sep 2, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent
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