Elevator Device

Patent No. EP1577251 (titled "Elevator Device") was filed by Toshiba Elevator Kabushiki Kaisha on Oct 16, 2003. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
INVENTIO	Dec 18, 2015	ERNICKE
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR	Dec 18, 2015	THYSSENKRUPP INTELLECTUAL

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

Aug 17, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 17, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 17, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 14, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 17, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 3, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
May 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 17, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 27, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
Authorisation
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 30, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 17, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 1, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 1, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 1, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 1, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 14, 2014
General enquiry
Feb 17, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 17, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 17, 2012
Claims
Feb 17, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 20, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2011
General enquiry
Jun 17, 2009
Claims
Jun 17, 2009
Description
Jun 17, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2009
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2008
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 15, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 3, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 3, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 3, 2008
Observations by third parties
Dec 3, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 10, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Oct 4, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jun 5, 2007
Maintenance of the application
Jun 4, 2007
Maintenance of the application
May 2, 2007
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 13, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 13, 2007
Supplementary European search report
Oct 13, 2006
General enquiry
Nov 17, 2005
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Aug 10, 2005
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 19, 2005
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Jul 12, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 27, 2005
Abstract
Apr 27, 2005
Claims
Apr 27, 2005
Description
Apr 27, 2005
Drawings
Apr 27, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 11, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 6, 2004
Copy of the international search report
May 6, 2004
Copy of the translated international search report
May 6, 2004
Published international application - A1

EP1577251

TOSHIBA ELEVATOR KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP03756648A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2003
Status: Revoked; Aug 17, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2015
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