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Method For Fine-Machining Crankshafts And Machining Centre Therefor

Patent No. EP1907156 (titled "Method For Fine-Machining Crankshafts And Machining Centre Therefor") was filed by Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH on Jul 22, 2005. The application was issued on Jul 15, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FFG WERKE	Apr 14, 2016	WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB

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Mar 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 13, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division
Dec 1, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 1, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 1, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 1, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Request for a change of address - opponent
Sep 26, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Claims
Sep 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2017
Claims
Sep 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 9, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2016
Claims
Dec 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2016
Claims
Dec 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 6, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 8, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 4, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Apr 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 18, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 29, 2015
French translation of claims
May 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 28, 2015
French translation of claims
May 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 7, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 6, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 10, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 7, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 27, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 26, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 8, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 8, 2014
Claims
Oct 8, 2014
Description
Oct 8, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Claims
Oct 6, 2014
Description
Oct 6, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 8, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 8, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 3, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jul 11, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 11, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 30, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 13, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 13, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 28, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2011
Claims
Nov 28, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2011
Annex to the communication
Aug 30, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2010
Claims
Sep 29, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2010
Claims
Sep 28, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 16, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2008
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 11, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 12, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 11, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 11, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 11, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 13, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 30, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 25, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jan 25, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jan 25, 2007
Published international application - A1
Sep 1, 2005
Abstract
Sep 1, 2005
Claims
Sep 1, 2005
Description
Sep 1, 2005
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EP1907156

GEBR. HELLER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

Application Number: EP05773760A
Filing Date: Jul 22, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 16, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2015
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