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The patent EP2577619 was granted to BEB Industrie Elektronik on Jun 1, 2022. The application was originally filed on Apr 21, 2011 under application number EP11719765A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2577619

BEB INDUSTRIE ELEKTRONIK

Application Number: EP11719765A
Filing Date: Apr 21, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 29, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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SPINNAKER	Mar 26, 2019	WITHERS & ROGERS	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	DE20004045U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102009057348
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007122023
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6550671
OPPOSITION	EP0623902
OPPOSITION	EP1158459
OPPOSITION	EP1308485
OPPOSITION	EP1847674
OPPOSITION	EP1918887
OPPOSITION	GB1534403
OPPOSITION	GB2463662
OPPOSITION	US2007122023
OPPOSITION	US2007279466
OPPOSITION	US4451530
OPPOSITION	US4852502
OPPOSITION	US6379779
OPPOSITION	US6550671
OPPOSITION	US6731785
OPPOSITION	WO2008072193
OPPOSITION	WO2009022955

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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May 6, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 6, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Apr 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Description
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
French translation of claims
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Dec 8, 2021
Refund of fees
Appeal
Dec 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Dec 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 30, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 29, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Oct 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 29, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Sep 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Aug 26, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Aug 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Information about intention to grant a patent
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
Description
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2013
Cover letter for submission of priority search results
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2013
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Sep 11, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jan 14, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2011
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 4, 2011
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Apr 29, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Apr 29, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Apr 29, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Apr 29, 2011
Drawings
PCTRO