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Longitudinal Control Arm - EP2986459

The patent EP2986459 was granted to SAF Holland on Jun 20, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2014 under application number EP14730899A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2986459

SAF HOLLAND

Application Number: EP14730899A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 7, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 20, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
BPW BERGISCHE ACHSEN	Mar 19, 2019	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CA2727344
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102005022745
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1728654
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2397340
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2396140
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006181047
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5203585
OPPOSITION	CA2727344
OPPOSITION	DE102005022745
OPPOSITION	DE19818698
OPPOSITION	DE3913697
OPPOSITION	EP0367986
OPPOSITION	EP1671821
OPPOSITION	EP1728654
OPPOSITION	EP2355988
OPPOSITION	EP2397340
OPPOSITION	GB2396140
OPPOSITION	US2006181047
OPPOSITION	US5203585

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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Jun 11, 2024
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jun 7, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jun 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 6, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Appeal
Apr 22, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Apr 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 16, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 13, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 13, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Feb 5, 2024
Advice of delivery
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Jan 24, 2024
Advice of delivery
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Jan 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jan 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Jan 17, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Nov 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Oct 10, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Mar 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 22, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Nov 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 3, 2022
Claims
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Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
Claims
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Nov 3, 2022
Claims
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Nov 3, 2022
Claims
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Nov 3, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jul 7, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Jul 7, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Jul 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 29, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Appeal
Apr 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Apr 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 4, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 15, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Nov 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jan 4, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 12, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 12, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 2, 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 3, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
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 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Information about intention to grant a patent
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 9, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 22, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 24, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 24, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 24, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 24, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jul 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jul 3, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jul 3, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jul 3, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
May 22, 2015
Written opinion
PCT2
May 22, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
May 22, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 12, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
May 4, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
PCT2
Apr 8, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Mar 31, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Jan 12, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 15, 2014
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jul 15, 2014
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Jul 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
Drawings
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2014
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO