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Continuously Engaged Recliner Freeplay System And Fine-Blanked Gear Hub

Patent No. EP2464537 (titled "Continuously Engaged Recliner Freeplay System And Fine-Blanked Gear Hub") was filed by Adient Luxembourg Holding S RL on Aug 12, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FEINTOOL HOLDING	Sep 30, 2021	COHAUSZ HANNIG BORKOWSKI WISSGOTT

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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May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 2, 2024
French translation of claims
May 2, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 12, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 12, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 5, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 4, 2024
Refund of fees
Jan 3, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 3, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 22, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2023
Notice of appeal
Sep 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 28, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2023
Means of redress
Aug 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 3, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 24, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Nov 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Jul 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 14, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 14, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 30, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 30, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Jan 18, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 25, 2020
Change to the inventor details
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 20, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 20, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 23, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 2, 2020
Examination started
Dec 16, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jun 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 29, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 8, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 14, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 14, 2017
European search opinion
Dec 14, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Dec 14, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Dec 6, 2017
Search started
Sep 27, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 21, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 17, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 21, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 20, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 23, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2012
Reply by International Bureau
Apr 16, 2012
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Apr 12, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Apr 11, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 28, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 21, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Feb 17, 2011
Published international application - A1

EP2464537

ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S RL

Application Number: EP10808752A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 10, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2024
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