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Device And Method For Recovering Magnetic Particles Trapped On A Magnetic Plug

Patent No. EP2552590 (titled "Device And Method For Recovering Magnetic Particles Trapped On A Magnetic Plug") was filed by Safran Aircraft Engines on Mar 21, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 22, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RAYTHEON	Feb 21, 2020	DEHNS

Dossier Documents

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Jan 26, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 26, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 20, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 18, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 21, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 21, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 13, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 26, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 16, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 16, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 13, 2022
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 15, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 15, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 2, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
Means of redress
May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 3, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 27, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jul 27, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 27, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 3, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 21, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 11, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2016
Claims
Jun 21, 2016
Description
Jun 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2015
Examination started
Dec 12, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 9, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 4, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 15, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 10, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 6, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Oct 6, 2011
Published international application - A1
Aug 11, 2011
Submission concerning representation
May 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 21, 2011
Abstract
Mar 21, 2011
Claims
Mar 21, 2011
Description
Mar 21, 2011
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EP2552590

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Application Number: EP11715956A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 20, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 22, 2023
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