Proximity Sensing

Patent No. EP2137453 (titled "Proximity Sensing") was filed by Gunton on Apr 4, 2008. The application was issued on Nov 30, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT	Aug 30, 2017	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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.

Date
Description

Jun 26, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 26, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 21, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 12, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 12, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 9, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Oct 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Oct 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 23, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 23, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 23, 2016
Text intended for grant
May 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 27, 2016
Description
May 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Nov 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Apr 17, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 17, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 30, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 30, 2012
Claims
May 30, 2012
Description
May 30, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 25, 2012
Claims
May 25, 2012
Description
May 25, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 29, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 23, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 23, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 21, 2011
Annex to the communication
Nov 21, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
May 19, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2011
Amended description with annotations
May 19, 2011
Claims
May 19, 2011
Description
May 19, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2011
Amended description with annotations
May 16, 2011
Claims
May 16, 2011
Description
May 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
May 16, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 17, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 10, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 4, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 26, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 26, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 22, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 8, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 8, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Dec 8, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Dec 2, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 19, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 20, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 9, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Oct 9, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 1, 2009
Fax request to enter the European phase
Oct 1, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Oct 1, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 1, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 20, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 16, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Oct 16, 2008
Published international application - A1
May 2, 2008
Abstract
May 2, 2008
Claims
May 2, 2008
Description
May 2, 2008
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EP2137453

GUNTON

Application Number: EP08718981A
Filing Date: Apr 4, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jun 28, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2016
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