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Method For Manufacturing A Plastic Fuel Tank With Improved Creep Strength

Patent No. EP1827797 (titled "Method For Manufacturing A Plastic Fuel Tank With Improved Creep Strength") was filed by Inergy Automotive Systems Research Socit Anonyme on Dec 13, 2005. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KAUTEX TEXTRON	Apr 4, 2016	RICHLY & RITSCHEL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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

Jun 20, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 20, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 7, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2024
Claims
Jun 6, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 6, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 6, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 13, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 13, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 3, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 9, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 8, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 8, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2024
Means of redress
Jan 8, 2024
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 8, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 8, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 20, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2023
General enquiry
Apr 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 16, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 16, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 16, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 22, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 26, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Request for change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 3, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 3, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jan 31, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 25, 2022
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 4, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 4, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Mar 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 24, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2019
Reply to appeal
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 19, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 19, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 26, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 21, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 21, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 21, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 26, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 4, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 4, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 16, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
May 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Claims
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 23, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description 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
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 9, 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
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
Apr 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jan 12, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2016
Claims
Sep 23, 2016
Claims
Sep 23, 2016
Claims
Sep 23, 2016
Claims
Sep 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 11, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 28, 2015
French translation of claims
May 28, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 5, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 5, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 5, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Dec 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2012
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jun 1, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 3, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 18, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2011
Claims
Apr 18, 2011
Description
Apr 18, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2010
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 13, 2010
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 13, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 14, 2008
Claims
Feb 14, 2008
Claims
Feb 14, 2008
Drawings
Feb 14, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2008
Claims
Feb 11, 2008
Claims
Feb 11, 2008
Drawings
Feb 11, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2007
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 8, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 6, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 31, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 4, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 15, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 15, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 27, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 10, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 22, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Jun 22, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Jun 22, 2006
Published international application - A1
Jun 22, 2006
Published international application - A1
Dec 13, 2005
Abstract
Dec 13, 2005
Claims
Dec 13, 2005
Description
Dec 13, 2005
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EP1827797

INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH SOCIT ANONYME

Application Number: EP05821506A
Filing Date: Dec 13, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 14, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2024
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