Rotary Encoder Assembly With Radial Clearance Compensation

Patent No. EP2423151 (titled "Rotary Encoder Assembly With Radial Clearance Compensation") was filed by Manitowoc Crane Group France on Jul 27, 2011. The application was issued on May 1, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LIEBHERR WERK EHINGEN	Jul 27, 2016	LAUFHUTTE

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.

Date
Description

Apr 4, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 4, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 1, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
English translation of the claims
Mar 22, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 22, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 15, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 15, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 12, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 28, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 30, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 30, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 30, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 30, 2018
Means of redress
Aug 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 30, 2018
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Aug 30, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 20, 2018
Refund of fees
Jun 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Description
Apr 6, 2018
Description
Apr 6, 2018
Description
Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 11, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Oct 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Aug 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jul 7, 2017
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jul 7, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Jul 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 18, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 12, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 15, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 20, 2015
Examination started
Feb 26, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 19, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 24, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 5, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 1, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 17, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 17, 2011
European search opinion
Nov 17, 2011
European search report
Nov 10, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 10, 2011
Priority document
Jul 27, 2011
Abstract
Jul 27, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 27, 2011
Claims
Jul 27, 2011
Description
Jul 27, 2011
Designation of inventor
Jul 27, 2011
Drawings
Jul 27, 2011
Priority search results
Jul 27, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2423151

MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP FRANCE

Application Number: EP11175629A
Filing Date: Jul 27, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 29, 2019
Publication Date: May 1, 2019
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