Elevator System With Overhead Drive Motor

Patent No. EP1676807 (titled "Elevator System With Overhead Drive Motor") was filed by Otis Elevator on Feb 19, 1999. The application was issued on Dec 17, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR	Sep 16, 2015	DEHNS GERMANY PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
KONE	Sep 11, 2015	GLUCK KRITZENBERGER PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

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

Feb 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 19, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 3, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Claims
May 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Dec 23, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 8, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 16, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 4, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 4, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 17, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 17, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 17, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 1, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 1, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 20, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jun 20, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 16, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2014
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 17, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2014
Annex
Feb 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 17, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 27, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 27, 2011
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Oct 25, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2011
Annex to the communication
Aug 30, 2011
Consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 30, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 30, 2011
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 26, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 2, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
May 25, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2010
Request for further processing
May 21, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 21, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
May 21, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2010
Request for further processing
Mar 11, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Feb 26, 2010
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Jan 7, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 5, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 2, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2009
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 30, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Jul 23, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 14, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 5, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 5, 2009
European search opinion
Mar 5, 2009
European search report
Jan 7, 2009
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Aug 22, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 31, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 4, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 8, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 26, 2006
Abstract
Apr 26, 2006
Claims
Apr 26, 2006
Description
Apr 26, 2006
Designation of inventor
Apr 26, 2006
Drawings
Apr 26, 2006
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Apr 26, 2006
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 25, 2006
Abstract
Apr 25, 2006
Claims
Apr 25, 2006
Description
Apr 25, 2006
Designation of inventor
Apr 25, 2006
Drawings
Apr 25, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Apr 25, 2006
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Apr 25, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Sep 13, 1999
Priority document
Sep 13, 1999
Priority document
Sep 13, 1999
Priority document

EP1676807

OTIS ELEVATOR

Application Number: EP06008461A
Filing Date: Feb 19, 1999
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 1, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2014
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EP1676807