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The patent EP2229475 was granted to Simsek on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2008 under application number EP08851033A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2229475

SIMSEK

Application Number: EP08851033A
Filing Date: Nov 12, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 11, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TOLKAR MAKINE SANAYI VE TICARET	Apr 11, 2018	SEVINC	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	EP1293594
EXAMINATION	JP2005177462
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102006041431
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE1827413U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE2915092
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0533004
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1382732
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1507032
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1762649
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR1177373
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH04152990
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005015892
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006016020
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007028654
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2966051
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4971449
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008079070
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO8503729
OTHER	US2002083743
OTHER	US3760950
OTHER	US5782111
OTHER	US8181355

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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Jun 9, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 17, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Appeal
May 17, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Appeal
May 12, 2021
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Apr 7, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Apr 7, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Feb 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 12, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Feb 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 5, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jan 25, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jan 25, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Appeal
Jan 25, 2021
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 28, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 28, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 14, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 14, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 14, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 27, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 11, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 5, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Sep 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Sep 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 30, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Jun 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Feb 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 13, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 12, 2020
Request for acceleration of opposition proceedings
Appeal
Feb 11, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Nov 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
Declaration for the purpose of the reduction of the fee for appeal
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Oct 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Request for acceleration of opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Mar 17, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Search/Exam
Mar 17, 2017
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Aug 29, 2016
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Aug 29, 2016
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2016
Authorisation
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2015
Decision to allow the request for re-establishment of rights
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2015
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2014
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2014
Annex
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2014
Annex
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of renewal fee)
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of renewal fee)
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of renewal fee)
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2012
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2011
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Aug 25, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2010
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Search/Exam
Jul 15, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2010
Annex
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 21, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
May 21, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 26, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Mar 16, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Feb 2, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2010
Refund of fees
PCT2
Jan 12, 2010
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jan 11, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jan 7, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2010
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Jan 4, 2010
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Jan 4, 2010
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jan 4, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Nov 9, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Oct 2, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Oct 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Oct 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Oct 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 10, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 22, 2009
Published international application - A2
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Mar 3, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Mar 3, 2009
Claims
PCTISA
Mar 3, 2009
Description
PCTISA
Mar 3, 2009
Drawings
PCTISA