Shaft Seal

Patent No. EP2375000 (titled "Shaft Seal") was filed by ABB Schweiz on Mar 24, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 14, 2022.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS	Oct 14, 2019	-

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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Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2022
English translation of the claims
Nov 9, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 9, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 22, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 22, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 29, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 9, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 30, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 30, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 17, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 10, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 28, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 14, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 20, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 4, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 1, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 25, 2018
Examination started
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 3, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 29, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 29, 2017
European search opinion
May 29, 2017
European search report
May 29, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Apr 20, 2017
Search started
Sep 14, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 15, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2011
Priority document
Mar 24, 2011
Abstract
Mar 24, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 24, 2011
Claims
Mar 24, 2011
Description
Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 24, 2011
Drawings
Mar 24, 2011
Priority search results
Mar 24, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2375000

ABB SCHWEIZ

Application Number: EP11159510A
Filing Date: Mar 24, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 11, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 14, 2022
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