Motor Vehicle Lock

Patent No. EP2333208 (titled "Motor Vehicle Lock") was filed by Brose Schliesssysteme on Dec 9, 2010. The application was issued on Aug 16, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KIEKERT	Dec 17, 2020	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Jul 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 10, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 10, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 26, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 26, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 20, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 11, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 11, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 11, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 11, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 11, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 16, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Apr 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 5, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 25, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 5, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
English translation of the claims
Feb 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 6, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 6, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 17, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 16, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 6, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 6, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 30, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 30, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 20, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2018
Examination started
Apr 28, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 27, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 30, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 30, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 30, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 27, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 27, 2016
Request for further processing
Feb 18, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jul 13, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 5, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 5, 2015
European search opinion
Jun 5, 2015
European search report
Apr 29, 2015
Search started
Jul 15, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 22, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 6, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
May 18, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 29, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 26, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 15, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 12, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 12, 2011
Priority document
Dec 20, 2010
Abstract
Dec 20, 2010
Claims
Dec 20, 2010
Description
Dec 20, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 20, 2010
Drawings
Dec 20, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Dec 20, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 9, 2010
Annex
Dec 9, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 21, 2009
Submission concerning representation

EP2333208

BROSE SCHLIESSSYSTEME

Application Number: EP10015469A
Filing Date: Dec 9, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 14, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2023
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