Acoustic Emission Detector And Controller

Patent No. EP2031386 (titled "Acoustic Emission Detector And Controller") was filed by Hashimoto on May 24, 2007. The application was issued on Sep 21, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS ENERGY	Apr 21, 2020	-

Dossier Documents

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Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 11, 2022
French translation of claims
Aug 11, 2022
German translation of the claims
Aug 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 30, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 25, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Nov 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 26, 2020
Authorisation
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Citation for the examination procedure
Apr 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 21, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 21, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 22, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 8, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 8, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 22, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 22, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 21, 2019
Claims
Feb 21, 2019
Description
Feb 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 30, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 30, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 22, 2018
Examination started
Jul 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 26, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 26, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jul 26, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jul 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 7, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 7, 2016
European search opinion
Jan 7, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 7, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Dec 18, 2015
Search started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 11, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Feb 4, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 30, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Jan 19, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 6, 2009
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 18, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 2, 2008
Abstract
Dec 2, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2008
Annex
Dec 2, 2008
Annex
Dec 2, 2008
Claims
Dec 2, 2008
Description
Dec 2, 2008
Drawings
Dec 2, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 6, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 19, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 29, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 29, 2007
Copy of the translated international search report
Nov 29, 2007
International publication pamphlet

EP2031386

HASHIMOTO

Application Number: EP07744041A
Filing Date: May 24, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 19, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 21, 2022
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