Tensioning Bow For A Foldable Vehicle Roof

Patent No. EP2468545 (titled "Tensioning Bow For A Foldable Vehicle Roof") was filed by Magna CAR TOP Systems on Dec 15, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 25, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEBASTO EDSCHA CABRIO	Dec 9, 2015	ADVOTEC

Dossier Documents

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Jun 28, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 28, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 14, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 11, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jun 11, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jun 7, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 7, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 30, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 11, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 15, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 15, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 15, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2017
Claims
Jul 28, 2017
Claims
Jul 28, 2017
Description
Jul 28, 2017
Description
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 2, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 17, 2015
English translation of the claims
Feb 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2014
Claims
May 28, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Feb 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 13, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 7, 2014
Examination started
Apr 4, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 4, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 16, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Dec 6, 2012
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 27, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Nov 27, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 2, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 31, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 21, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 5, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
May 4, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 29, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 23, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 23, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 23, 2012
European search report
Mar 21, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 11, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Feb 11, 2012
Priority document
Dec 15, 2011
Abstract
Dec 15, 2011
Claims
Dec 15, 2011
Description
Dec 15, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 15, 2011
Drawings
Dec 15, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 15, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2468545

MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP11009872A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 22, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
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