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Variable Capacity-Type Exhaust Turbo Supercharger Equipped With Variable Nozzle Mechanism

Patent No. EP2136048 (titled "Variable Capacity-Type Exhaust Turbo Supercharger Equipped With Variable Nozzle Mechanism") was filed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on Oct 3, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 19, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BORGWARNER	Sep 19, 2019	BAUR & WEBER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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Nov 21, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 21, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 21, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 31, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 31, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 31, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 26, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 25, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 25, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 25, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 20, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 9, 2023
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Sep 2, 2022
Description
Sep 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 2, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
Dec 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 15, 2021
Description
Jul 15, 2021
Description
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 24, 2019
Request for documents
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Nov 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 26, 2018
Examination started
Jun 15, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 16, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 16, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 16, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 16, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 1, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 13, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 13, 2014
European search opinion
Jun 13, 2014
Supplementary European search report
May 28, 2014
Search started
Apr 4, 2014
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Mar 14, 2014
Observations by third parties
Aug 4, 2010
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 6, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 22, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 18, 2010
Reply by International Bureau
Jan 11, 2010
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Nov 25, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 21, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 7, 2009
Abstract
Oct 7, 2009
Claims
Oct 7, 2009
Description
Oct 7, 2009
Drawings
Oct 7, 2009
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 7, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 2, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jul 2, 2009
Copy of the translated international search report
Jul 2, 2009
International publication pamphlet

EP2136048

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP08865902A
Filing Date: Oct 3, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 1, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2018
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