A Pump Unit

Patent No. EP1766245 (titled "A Pump Unit") was filed by Exel Industries on Jun 3, 2005. The application was issued on Mar 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ASKOLL DUE	Nov 20, 2018	ANTONUCCI
ROLF C HAGEN UK	Nov 20, 2018	STUTTARD

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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Feb 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 11, 2022
French translation of claims
Feb 11, 2022
German translation of the claims
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 25, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 25, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 25, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 21, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 26, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
May 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 9, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 15, 2019
Description
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 30, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 12, 2018
Communication concerning a request to change bibliographic data after the decision to grant/decision to maintain the patent in a
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Withdrawal of designation of a Contracting State
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 29, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 29, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 29, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 2, 2017
Claims
Jun 2, 2017
Description
Jun 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 25, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2016
Observations by third parties
Oct 14, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Oct 14, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 21, 2016
Description
Sep 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 5, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jul 3, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 5, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Dec 5, 2012
Claims
Dec 5, 2012
Description
Dec 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jul 6, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 28, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 15, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 25, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 25, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 13, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 4, 2008
Notification that demand or election is considered not to have been submitted or made
Sep 2, 2008
Notification that demand or election is considered not to have been submitted or made
Jul 2, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 27, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 28, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 24, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Feb 24, 2007
Claims
Feb 19, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 19, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Feb 19, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 16, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 16, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Dec 16, 2006
Claims
Dec 16, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 2, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 18, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 19, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 2, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Feb 2, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Feb 2, 2006
International publication of the international search report
Feb 2, 2006
International publication of the international search report
Oct 17, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 17, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2005
Published international application - A2
Aug 8, 2005
Submission concerning representation
Jun 20, 2005
Abstract
Jun 20, 2005
Claims
Jun 20, 2005
Description
Jun 20, 2005
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EP1766245

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Application Number: EP05747227A
Filing Date: Jun 3, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2022
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