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Electric Power Steering Device - EP2803556

The patent EP2803556 was granted to Mitsubishi Electric on Dec 13, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 11, 2012 under application number EP12865340A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2803556

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP12865340A
Filing Date: Jan 11, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 11, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 13, 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
THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA	Sep 12, 2018	THYSSENKRUPP	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (8) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JP2011131860
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004129402
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2008132919
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2011131860
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2011176908
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS6110818
SEARCH	US2011156629
SEARCH	US2011316466

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 11, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
OPPO
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Description
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Description
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 18, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
European search opinion
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
May 11, 2016
Search started
Search/Exam
Oct 22, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Sep 10, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Abstract
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Description
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Drawings
Search/Exam
May 8, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2013
International publication pamphlet
Search/Exam