Tow Bar

Patent No. EP2567835 (titled "Tow Bar") was filed by Acps Automotive on Sep 10, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 17, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE	May 9, 2017	PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT 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.

Date
Description

Feb 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 17, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 5, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 7, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 7, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 10, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 1, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 1, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2020
Refund of fees
Aug 28, 2020
Refund of fees
Aug 26, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 26, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 21, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 18, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 22, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 22, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 24, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 24, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 19, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 10, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 16, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 16, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
Claims
Jan 29, 2019
Claims
Jan 29, 2019
Claims
Jan 29, 2019
Claims
Jan 29, 2019
Claims
Jan 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 24, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 17, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Dec 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2018
Claims
Sep 4, 2018
Claims
Sep 4, 2018
Claims
Sep 4, 2018
Claims
Sep 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 18, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2016
Claims
Feb 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Feb 10, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 2, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 2, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 17, 2015
Examination started
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Sep 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 11, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 13, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 23, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 23, 2013
European search opinion
Jan 23, 2013
European search report
Jan 17, 2013
Modified abstract
Nov 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 28, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Sep 28, 2012
Priority document
Sep 10, 2012
Abstract
Sep 10, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 10, 2012
Claims
Sep 10, 2012
Description
Sep 10, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 10, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 10, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 10, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 10, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 10, 2012
Drawings
Sep 10, 2012
Priority search results
Sep 10, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2567835

ACPS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP12183764A
Filing Date: Sep 10, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 12, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 17, 2021
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