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Method Of Automatically Unlocking An Opening Member Of A Motor Vehicle For A Hands-Free System, And Device For Implementing The Method

Patent No. EP2183453 (titled "Method Of Automatically Unlocking An Opening Member Of A Motor Vehicle For A Hands-Free System, And Device For Implementing The Method") was filed by U Shin France on Aug 21, 2008. The application was issued on May 11, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HUF HULSBECK & FURST	Feb 14, 2017	BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

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

Feb 15, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 10, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 28, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 28, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 21, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 16, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 22, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 9, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 1, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 26, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 28, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 27, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Request for documents
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 22, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 13, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 16, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 16, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 16, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 28, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 29, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 29, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 11, 2016
Text intended for grant
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2015
Claims
Oct 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 28, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 19, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 15, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Oct 4, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 30, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 27, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 5, 2011
Description
Jan 5, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 24, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 27, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 25, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 20, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 19, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 31, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 10, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 19, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 4, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 16, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Feb 26, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Feb 26, 2009
Published international application - A1
Nov 28, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 28, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 28, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 21, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2008
Abstract
Aug 21, 2008
Claims
Aug 21, 2008
Description
Aug 21, 2008
Drawings

EP2183453

U SHIN FRANCE

Application Number: EP08803127A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date: May 11, 2016
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