Variably Adjustable Clock Ratio

Patent No. EP2570732 (titled "Variably Adjustable Clock Ratio") was filed by Rational on Sep 14, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 12, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ELECTROLUX ROTHENBURG FACTORY	Jan 18, 2022	WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB

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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Feb 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 30, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2025
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 30, 2025
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 14, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 14, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 7, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 14, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 14, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Means of redress
Jun 14, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 14, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 18, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 18, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 18, 2024
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 18, 2024
Description
Jan 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 21, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 18, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 25, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
English translation of the claims
Mar 8, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 8, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 16, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 16, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 16, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 19, 2020
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Oct 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Oct 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Oct 19, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Description
Mar 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 8, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 21, 2017
Claims
Jul 21, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 15, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Claims
Apr 21, 2016
Description
Apr 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2015
Examination started
Sep 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 7, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 7, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 7, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 25, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 20, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 6, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 6, 2013
European search opinion
Feb 6, 2013
European search report
Jan 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 14, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 29, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 9, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 9, 2012
Priority document
Sep 14, 2012
Abstract
Sep 14, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 14, 2012
Claims
Sep 14, 2012
Description
Sep 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 14, 2012
Drawings
Sep 14, 2012
Priority search results
Sep 14, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2570732

RATIONAL

Application Number: EP12184506A
Filing Date: Sep 14, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 7, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 12, 2025
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