Body Structure, In Particular Floor Structure, For A Motor Vehicle

Patent No. EP2569211 (titled "Body Structure, In Particular Floor Structure, For A Motor Vehicle") was filed by Volkswagen on May 9, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 21, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARCELORMITTAL	Jul 21, 2015	LAVOIX
HYUNDAI MOTOR	Jul 17, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

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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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Feb 22, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 22, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 20, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 5, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 3, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 3, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 18, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 5, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Description
Apr 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Mar 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2017
Claims
Mar 24, 2017
Claims
Mar 24, 2017
Claims
Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017
Claims
Mar 24, 2017
Claims
Mar 24, 2017
Description
Mar 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 21, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
Authorisation
Dec 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Authorisation
Dec 22, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 28, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 21, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 21, 2015
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Jul 21, 2015
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Jul 21, 2015
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Jul 21, 2015
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Jul 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 25, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2014
English translation of the claims
Sep 11, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 11, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 3, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 3, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 16, 2014
Examination started
Nov 20, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 20, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 13, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 13, 2013
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Nov 13, 2013
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Nov 13, 2013
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Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 13, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 5, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 5, 2013
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Jul 15, 2013
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Jul 11, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 11, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 11, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 8, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 8, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 8, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 22, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jan 22, 2013
Priority search results
Jan 21, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jan 21, 2013
Priority search results
Jan 8, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 4, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 1, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2011
Published international application - A1
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 3, 2011
Abstract
Jun 3, 2011
Claims
Jun 3, 2011
Description
Jun 3, 2011
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EP2569211

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Application Number: EP11725318A
Filing Date: May 9, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 16, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 21, 2018
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Body Structure, In Particular Floor Structure, For A Motor Vehicle

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