Tow Bar

Patent No. EP2316669 (titled "Tow Bar") was filed by Acps Automotive on Oct 20, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 7, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRINK TOWING SYSTEMS	Apr 16, 2015	VALEA
WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE	Apr 10, 2015	PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT 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.

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Jun 10, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 10, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 10, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 8, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2021
Description
May 18, 2021
English translation of the claims
May 18, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 18, 2021
French translation of claims
May 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 4, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 24, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 21, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 18, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 18, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 1, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 4, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 5, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Claims
Dec 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2017
Reply to appeal
Dec 12, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 2, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 23, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 23, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2017
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Oct 20, 2017
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Oct 20, 2017
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 19, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 19, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 19, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 4, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Apr 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2017
Notice of appeal
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 13, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 13, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 9, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 3, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Authorisation
Apr 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 15, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2014
English translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 5, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 5, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 5, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 4, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 4, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Nov 4, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2011
Written request for examination
May 10, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 6, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 16, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 16, 2011
European search opinion
Feb 16, 2011
European search report
Feb 10, 2011
Modified abstract
Nov 12, 2010
Drawings
Nov 12, 2010
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 12, 2010
Priority document
Oct 20, 2010
Abstract
Oct 20, 2010
Abstract
Oct 20, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 20, 2010
Claims
Oct 20, 2010
Claims
Oct 20, 2010
Description
Oct 20, 2010
Description
Oct 20, 2010
Designation of inventor
Oct 20, 2010
Designation of inventor
Oct 20, 2010
Drawings
Oct 20, 2010
Drawings
Oct 20, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2316669

ACPS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP10188249A
Filing Date: Oct 20, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 12, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 7, 2021
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EP2316669