Exhaust Silencer

Patent No. EP1507071 (titled "Exhaust Silencer") was filed by Arvinmeritor Emissions on Aug 11, 2004. The application was issued on Oct 16, 2019.

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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
SONTECH	Apr 10, 2017	IPRACRAFT

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.

Date
Description

Sep 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Sep 5, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 25, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 25, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 17, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 12, 2019
Refund of fees
Jun 7, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Authorisation
Apr 3, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Mar 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 25, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 15, 2019
Authorisation
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 14, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 14, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Claims
Oct 15, 2018
Claims
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 21, 2017
Request for documents
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2016
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Jul 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 18, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 22, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 16, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 2, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 2, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 26, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 26, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 26, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 26, 2016
Text intended for grant
Sep 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 23, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 1, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 2, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2012
General enquiry
Sep 30, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2011
General enquiry
Dec 9, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 26, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 17, 2008
Refund of fees
Sep 17, 2008
Refund of fees
Sep 17, 2008
Refund of fees
Sep 17, 2008
Refund of fees
Sep 16, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 9, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 19, 2008
Claims
Feb 19, 2008
Description
Feb 19, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 28, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2007
Annex to the communication
Aug 28, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2007
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 13, 2007
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Apr 13, 2007
Request for transfer of rights
Nov 2, 2006
Refund of fees
Nov 2, 2006
Refund of fees
Aug 7, 2006
Claims
Aug 7, 2006
Description
Aug 7, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2006
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Apr 5, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Mar 31, 2006
Annex to the communication
Mar 31, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2005
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Nov 8, 2005
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Oct 6, 2005
Invitation to pay examination fee/designation fees with additional fee
Feb 21, 2005
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 5, 2005
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 23, 2004
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 23, 2004
European search report
Oct 20, 2004
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 5, 2004
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 5, 2004
Priority document
Oct 5, 2004
Priority document
Oct 4, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 11, 2004
Abstract
Aug 11, 2004
Claims
Aug 11, 2004
Description
Aug 11, 2004
Designation of inventor
Aug 11, 2004
Drawings
Aug 11, 2004
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1507071

ARVINMERITOR EMISSIONS

Application Number: EP04019054A
Filing Date: Aug 11, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 13, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
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EP1507071