Vehicle Seat

Patent No. EP2540561 (titled "Vehicle Seat") was filed by Johnson Controls on Oct 2, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 13, 2016.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG	Apr 13, 2017	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT 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.

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Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 26, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 27, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Sep 25, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 19, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 19, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 25, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 16, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 31, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 31, 2016
French translation of claims
May 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 20, 2015
Abstract
Nov 20, 2015
Abstract
Nov 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 20, 2015
Claims
Nov 20, 2015
Description
Nov 20, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2015
Abstract
Nov 18, 2015
Abstract
Nov 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 18, 2015
Claims
Nov 18, 2015
Description
Nov 18, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 12, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 12, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 8, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 8, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 21, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Aug 19, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 16, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 29, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jun 27, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 27, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Feb 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 26, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 25, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 18, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 7, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 7, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 17, 2012
Refund of fees
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 5, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 3, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 3, 2012
European search opinion
Dec 3, 2012
European search report
Sep 18, 2012
Abstract
Sep 18, 2012
Claims
Sep 18, 2012
Description
Sep 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 18, 2012
Drawings
Sep 18, 2012
General authorisation
Sep 18, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 18, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Sep 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 14, 2012
General authorisation
Sep 14, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Sep 14, 2012
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
May 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2540561

JOHNSON CONTROLS

Application Number: EP12006445A
Filing Date: Oct 2, 2008
Status: Revoked; Mar 1, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 13, 2016
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