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Heat Exchanger - EP2293648

The patent EP2293648 was granted to Behr France Rouffach on Jul 19, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 2, 2009 under application number EP09290663A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2293648

BEHR FRANCE ROUFFACH

Application Number: EP09290663A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2009
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 19, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EBERSPACHER CATEM	Mar 23, 2018	GRUNECKER PATENT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1182908
EXAMINATION	EP1768457
OPPOSITION	DE10012320
OPPOSITION	DE19811629
OPPOSITION	DE19902050
OPPOSITION	DE2948591
OPPOSITION	DE4040258
OPPOSITION	EP1318694
OPPOSITION	EP1657963
OPPOSITION	EP1768457
OPPOSITION	JP2007118779
OPPOSITION	US2005205552
OPPOSITION	US2008173637
OPPOSITION	WO9918756
SEARCH	EP1523226
SEARCH	EP1802176
SEARCH	EP2063683
SEARCH	US2008173637

Dossier Documents

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Feb 19, 2024
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Feb 15, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Feb 14, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Feb 14, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Feb 14, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Jan 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 12, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 8, 2024
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Dec 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Mar 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Dec 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 2, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 2, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Oct 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 24, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jul 14, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Jul 13, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jul 13, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Mar 14, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Mar 14, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
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Sep 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
May 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Jan 3, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 19, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Sep 16, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 16, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 8, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 19, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
May 29, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
May 23, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2016
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Nov 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2016
Deficiencies in an enquiry
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Nov 17, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Dec 23, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Apr 28, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Mar 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jan 14, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Sep 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 9, 2014
Examination started
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Mar 7, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Feb 1, 2012
Claims
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Feb 1, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 29, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 15, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 14, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Sep 14, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Sep 9, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 21, 2011
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
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Mar 14, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Feb 9, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Nov 26, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Nov 22, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 29, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jan 29, 2010
European search opinion
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Jan 29, 2010
European search report
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Sep 2, 2009
Abstract
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Sep 2, 2009
Annex
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Sep 2, 2009
Claims
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Sep 2, 2009
Description
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Sep 2, 2009
Designation of inventor
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Sep 2, 2009
Drawings
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Sep 2, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
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