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Device And Method For Detecting High-Pressure Leaks Using Tracer Gas In A Part To Be Tested

Patent No. EP2042849 (titled "Device And Method For Detecting High-Pressure Leaks Using Tracer Gas In A Part To Be Tested") was filed by Adixen Vacuum Products on Sep 26, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 21, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
INFICON	Sep 18, 2017	DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER

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Nov 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 30, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 24, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 10, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 14, 2016
Examination started
Nov 10, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 28, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 7, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 29, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 22, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 26, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 14, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 21, 2011
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 14, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 14, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2010
Claims
May 11, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 5, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Apr 3, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 9, 2009
Refund order search fee
Mar 4, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 3, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 3, 2009
European search opinion
Feb 3, 2009
European search report
Oct 15, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2008
Priority document
Sep 26, 2008
Abstract
Sep 26, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 26, 2008
Claims
Sep 26, 2008
Description
Sep 26, 2008
Designation of inventor
Sep 26, 2008
Designation of inventor
Sep 26, 2008
Designation of inventor
Sep 26, 2008
Drawings
Sep 26, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2042849

ADIXEN VACUUM PRODUCTS

Application Number: EP08165204A
Filing Date: Sep 26, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 1, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2016
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