Connector

Patent No. EP2388861 (titled "Connector") was filed by Polymatech on Jan 15, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

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
BORGWARNER LUDWIGSBURG GMBH	Aug 30, 2016	TWELMEIER MOMMER & PARTNER

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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Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 23, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 13, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Description
Aug 9, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 9, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 12, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 3, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 21, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 11, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 11, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 11, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 11, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 11, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 28, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 28, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 15, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 22, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 22, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2014
Claims
Dec 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 14, 2014
Examination started
Jan 27, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 27, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 29, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 29, 2012
European search opinion
Oct 29, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Oct 26, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 29, 2011
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 24, 2011
Refund of fees
Aug 18, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Aug 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2011
Abstract
Aug 2, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 2, 2011
Claims
Aug 2, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 2, 2011
Description
Aug 2, 2011
Drawings
Aug 2, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 27, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 11, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 22, 2010
Copy of the translated international search report
Jul 22, 2010
International publication pamphlet

EP2388861

POLYMATECH

Application Number: EP10731285A
Filing Date: Jan 15, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 23, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
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