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A Unison Ring System - EP2942273

The patent EP2942273 was granted to Rolls Royce on Oct 30, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 21, 2015 under application number EP15164452A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2942273

ROLLS ROYCE

Application Number: EP15164452A
Filing Date: Apr 21, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 27, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024
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SEARCH	CH233498
SEARCH	EP2436596
SEARCH	EP2525046
SEARCH	US2013011259
SEARCH	US2486016
SEARCH	US4657484
SEARCH	US4842484

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Dossier Documents

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Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Sep 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 24, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Sep 24, 2024
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Sep 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 11, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Jul 11, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jul 11, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Jul 4, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 4, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 4, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2024
Means of redress
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Apr 4, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 19, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Dec 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Dec 7, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
May 22, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
May 22, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
May 22, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 25, 2023
Authorisation
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Apr 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 23, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Mar 23, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 14, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 16, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Appeal
Feb 14, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 14, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 13, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Jan 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 18, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Jan 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 24, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Nov 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Claims
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Nov 2, 2021
Claims
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Claims
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Claims
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Nov 2, 2021
Claims
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Nov 2, 2021
Claims
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Nov 2, 2021
Claims
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Description
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Nov 2, 2021
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Nov 2, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Jul 1, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 25, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 17, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 17, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 20, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Annex to a communication
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 21, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 27, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 7, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Feb 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 2, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
OPPO
Aug 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 21, 2018
French translation of claims
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May 21, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Apr 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2015
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2015
European search report
Search/Exam
Oct 22, 2015
Search started
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Sep 16, 2015
Modified abstract
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Jun 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jun 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 2, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
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May 2, 2015
Priority document
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Apr 21, 2015
Abstract
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Apr 21, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 21, 2015
Claims
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Apr 21, 2015
Description
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Apr 21, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Apr 21, 2015
Drawings
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Apr 21, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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