Front-End Structure Of A Vehicle And Associated Automobile

Patent No. EP1916152 (titled "Front-End Structure Of A Vehicle And Associated Automobile") was filed by Faurecia Bloc Avant on Oct 16, 2007. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAGNA EXTERIORS	Aug 12, 2016	ZANGGER

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Oct 29, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 23, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
English translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 14, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 8, 2020
Refund of fees
Sep 7, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 4, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 4, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 30, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2020
Claims
Jul 16, 2020
Description
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 28, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 22, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 21, 2018
Claims
Sep 21, 2018
Claims
Sep 21, 2018
Description
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 29, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 25, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 17, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 17, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 17, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 23, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2018
Means of redress
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 27, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 27, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Claims
Dec 19, 2017
Claims
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 3, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 9, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2017
Claims
Feb 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 5, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 5, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 5, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 25, 2015
Examination started
Sep 28, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 17, 2009
Claims
Apr 17, 2009
Description
Apr 17, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2009
Claims
Apr 8, 2009
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 8, 2009
Description
Apr 8, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Feb 12, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 11, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 4, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Oct 10, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 2, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 20, 2008
Refund order search fee
Feb 13, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 13, 2008
European search opinion
Feb 13, 2008
European search report
Oct 16, 2007
Abstract
Oct 16, 2007
Claims
Oct 16, 2007
Description
Oct 16, 2007
Designation of inventor
Oct 16, 2007
Document related to search matters
Oct 16, 2007
Drawings
Oct 16, 2007
Priority document
Oct 16, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1916152

FAURECIA BLOC AVANT

Application Number: EP07291263A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 23, 2020
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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