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Apparatus And Method For Dispensing Vehicle Ballasting Weights

Patent No. EP2118517 (titled "Apparatus And Method For Dispensing Vehicle Ballasting Weights") was filed by 3M Innovative Properties Company on Feb 19, 2008. The application was issued on Oct 28, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEGMANN AUTOMOTIVE	Jul 26, 2016	LOHR

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Nov 8, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 24, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 24, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 7, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 7, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 1, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 25, 2021
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Mar 25, 2021
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Mar 25, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 25, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 22, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 22, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 21, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 21, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Aug 18, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Aug 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Aug 9, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 9, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 1, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 28, 2018
Processing of an appeal
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 28, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 28, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2018
Means of redress
Mar 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 28, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Mar 28, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 5, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 28, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2013
Claims
Nov 13, 2013
Description
Nov 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 11, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2012
Claims
Apr 16, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2012
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 27, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 12, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Dec 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 21, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 28, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 4, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 4, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 3, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 3, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 13, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 28, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Aug 28, 2008
Published international application - A1
Apr 3, 2008
Abstract
Apr 3, 2008
Claims
Apr 3, 2008
Description
Apr 3, 2008
Drawings
Apr 3, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2118517

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Application Number: EP08730130A
Filing Date: Feb 19, 2008
Status: Revoked; Nov 9, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2015
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