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Cambering Device In Bending Presses - EP2682198

The patent EP2682198 was granted to Gasparini Industries on Jun 20, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 15, 2013 under application number EP13163686A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2682198

GASPARINI INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP13163686A
Filing Date: Apr 15, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 3, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 20, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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
BYSTRONIC LASER	Mar 20, 2019	FINK NUMRICH	ADMISSIBLE
BYSTRONIC LASER	Mar 20, 2019	FINK NUMRICH PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	EP0540476
OPPOSITION	EP1027178
OPPOSITION	JPH05329549
OPPOSITION	JPH10211522
OPPOSITION	US3914975
OPPOSITION	US6812693
OPPOSITION	WO02074463
SEARCH	US2007033981
SEARCH	US3914975
SEARCH	WO2008049796

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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Mar 7, 2023
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 3, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 20, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Appeal
Feb 20, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Dec 15, 2022
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Oct 25, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Jul 22, 2022
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 18, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 15, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Apr 11, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 5, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 1, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2014
Request for further processing
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2014
Request for further processing
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2014
Notice on debiting of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2013
Authorisation
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2013
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2013
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2013
European search report
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2013
Search started
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2013
Priority document
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Abstract
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Drawings
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam