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The patent EP2921626 was granted to Gretsch Unitas Baubeschlge on Feb 21, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 19, 2014 under application number EP14160683A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2921626

GRETSCH UNITAS BAUBESCHLGE

Application Number: EP14160683A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 19, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2024
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Patent Citations (13) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102004041358
OPPOSITION	DE102004041358
OPPOSITION	DE102006002751
OPPOSITION	DE3225795
OPPOSITION	DE4442340
OPPOSITION	GB2462633
OPPOSITION	US2003093872
OPPOSITION	US5901412
OPPOSITION	WO2011066941
OPPOSITION	WO2013079162
SEARCH	DE102006002751
SEARCH	GB2462633
SEARCH	US5901412

Dossier Documents

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Jan 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Oct 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Oct 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Oct 19, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 18, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Oct 16, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Sep 21, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Sep 21, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Jul 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 14, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 6, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 6, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 3, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Jan 3, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Dec 21, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Dec 20, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Jul 25, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Dec 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 23, 2021
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jul 13, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 17, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 7, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Description
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Description
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Drawings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Drawings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2017
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Mar 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Mar 18, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2014
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2014
European search report
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2014
Search started
Search/Exam
May 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2014
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Drawings
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Mar 19, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
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