Camshaft With Variable Valve Opening Period

Patent No. EP2478191 (titled "Camshaft With Variable Valve Opening Period") was filed by ThyssenKrupp Presta TecCenter AG on Aug 24, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 17, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Mar 16, 2016	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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Aug 3, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 3, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 31, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 16, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 21, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Sep 10, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2015
French translation of claims
May 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 8, 2014
Claims
Apr 8, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 12, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2013
Examination started
Nov 13, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 27, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 4, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
May 16, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 15, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 8, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 12, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 10, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 13, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 24, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 24, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 24, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 24, 2010
Abstract
Aug 24, 2010
Claims
Aug 24, 2010
Description
Aug 24, 2010
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EP2478191

THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG

Application Number: EP10747593A
Filing Date: Aug 24, 2010
Status: Revoked; Aug 3, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 17, 2015
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