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Riveting Device With Tiltable Head - EP2564949

The patent EP2564949 was granted to Wsengineering on Mar 7, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 30, 2012 under application number EP12182332A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2564949

WSENGINEERING

Application Number: EP12182332A
Filing Date: Aug 30, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 25, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TKR SPEZIALWERKZEUGE	Dec 5, 2018	KALKOFF & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	-

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	DE10316578
OPPOSITION	FR2542226
OPPOSITION	US2365537
OPPOSITION	US2365538
SEARCH	DE10316578
SEARCH	DE202012100010U
SEARCH	FR2542226
SEARCH	US2002194720
SEARCH	US2365537

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 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 17, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2019
General authorisation
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 16, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 17, 2018
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2014
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
European search report
Search/Exam
Jul 15, 2013
Search started
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2012
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2012
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2012
Modified abstract
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2012
Priority document
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Abstract
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Description
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Drawings
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam