Bracket Fixture

Patent No. EP2452839 (titled "Bracket Fixture") was filed by Acps Automotive on Nov 16, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 21, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRINK TOWING SYSTEMS	Feb 5, 2016	VALEA
WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE	Feb 2, 2016	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.

Date
Description

Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 21, 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 2, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 2, 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
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 19, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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
Sep 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 10, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 2, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Claims
Dec 13, 2019
Claims
Dec 13, 2019
Claims
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 27, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 27, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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)
Aug 14, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 12, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 5, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 5, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 5, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 31, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 21, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 4, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Aug 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 6, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jun 6, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jun 6, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
May 23, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
May 23, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
May 23, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
May 17, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 27, 2018
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 27, 2018
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 27, 2018
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 2, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 5, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 5, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2018
Claims
Jan 30, 2018
Claims
Jan 30, 2018
Claims
Jan 30, 2018
Claims
Jan 30, 2018
Claims
Jan 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 13, 2017
Refund of fees
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 7, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 27, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 27, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 27, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 24, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 24, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 24, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 20, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 25, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 25, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 25, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 25, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 25, 2017
Means of redress
Sep 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 25, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Sep 25, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 23, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Authorisation
Feb 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2015
English translation of the claims
Mar 24, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 15, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 5, 2014
Examination started
Nov 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 16, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 16, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 16, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2012
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
May 22, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 18, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2012
Document related to search matters
Mar 29, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2012
Priority search results
Feb 1, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 1, 2012
European search opinion
Feb 1, 2012
European search report
Jan 4, 2012
EPO/applicant correspondence crossed
Dec 23, 2011
Deficiencies in application documents - annex C
Dec 20, 2011
Drawings
Dec 20, 2011
Drawings
Dec 20, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 20, 2011
Priority document
Nov 16, 2011
Abstract
Nov 16, 2011
Abstract
Nov 16, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 16, 2011
Claims
Nov 16, 2011
Claims
Nov 16, 2011
Description
Nov 16, 2011
Description
Nov 16, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 16, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 16, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 16, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 16, 2011
Drawings
Nov 16, 2011
Drawings
Nov 16, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2452839

ACPS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP11189371A
Filing Date: Nov 16, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 18, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 21, 2021
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Dossier Documents

EP2452839