Elevator Device

Patent No. EP1997764 (titled "Elevator Device") was filed by Mitsubishi Electric on Mar 17, 2006. The application was issued on Jun 29, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OTIS ELEVATOR	Nov 27, 2018	DEHNS

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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Jun 2, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 2, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 27, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 18, 2022
French translation of claims
May 18, 2022
German translation of the claims
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 18, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 10, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 25, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral 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
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 11, 2017
Examination started
Apr 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jun 26, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 17, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 17, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 17, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 18, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 30, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 30, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 30, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Mar 9, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Nov 25, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Nov 5, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 5, 2008
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 24, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 15, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 27, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2007
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 27, 2007
International publication pamphlet
Sep 26, 2007
Abstract
Sep 26, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 26, 2007
Claims
Sep 26, 2007
Description
Sep 26, 2007
Drawings
Sep 26, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 26, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase

EP1997764

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP06729398A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 27, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 29, 2022
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