Electrical Device For Locking/Unlocking A Steering Column

Patent No. EP1637415 (titled "Electrical Device For Locking/Unlocking A Steering Column") was filed by U Shin Deutschland Zugangssysteme on Sep 15, 2004. The application was issued on Jan 9, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HUF HULSBECK & FURST	Jul 21, 2016	VOGEL

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

Mar 20, 2019
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Dec 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 7, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2018
English translation of the claims
Nov 29, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 21, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 21, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 17, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 13, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 13, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 13, 2018
Refund of fees
Sep 6, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 5, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 14, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 1, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 1, 2018
Means of redress
May 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 15, 2018
Description
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 8, 2016
Authorisation
Dec 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 6, 2016
Invitation to file an authorisation
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jul 22, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jul 22, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 28, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 4, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Oct 8, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Sep 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 22, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 10, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 8, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 29, 2015
Description
May 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 27, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 25, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 19, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 19, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 19, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 13, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 5, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 15, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Oct 4, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 30, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 27, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 27, 2011
Description
Jan 27, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 19, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 27, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 16, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 15, 2010
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 15, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 30, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 24, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 21, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 21, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jul 12, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 18, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2008
Claims
Feb 18, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2007
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 28, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 21, 2007
Authorisation
Nov 21, 2007
Urgent letter
Nov 16, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 12, 2007
Authorisation
Nov 12, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2007
Annex to the communication
Aug 8, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2006
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 8, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 3, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 3, 2005
European search report
Feb 2, 2005
Annex to the communication
Oct 6, 2004
Drawings
Oct 6, 2004
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Oct 1, 2004
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Oct 1, 2004
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Sep 27, 2004
Deficiencies in application documents
Sep 24, 2004
Deficiencies in application documents
Sep 15, 2004
Abstract
Sep 15, 2004
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 15, 2004
Claims
Sep 15, 2004
Description
Sep 15, 2004
Designation of inventor
Sep 15, 2004
Drawings
Sep 15, 2004
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1637415

U SHIN DEUTSCHLAND ZUGANGSSYSTEME

Application Number: EP04104459A
Filing Date: Sep 15, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 7, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 9, 2019
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