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Method For Determining A Target Position For A Container Spreader And The Container Spreader

Patent No. EP2574587 (titled "Method For Determining A Target Position For A Container Spreader And The Container Spreader") was filed by Siemens on Sep 30, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 25, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KONECRANES	Jan 24, 2017	ESPATENT
TEREX MHPS	Mar 23, 2015	MOSER GOTZE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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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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Dec 8, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Dec 8, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 8, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 5, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 24, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 24, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 22, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 22, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 30, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
English translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 29, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 29, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 29, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 13, 2013
Examination started
Oct 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 4, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 6, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 11, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 5, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Feb 5, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 2, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 2, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 2, 2012
European search report
Feb 27, 2012
Modified abstract
Dec 16, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2011
Drawings
Dec 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2011
Note on telephone consultation
Dec 5, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2011
Drawings
Dec 5, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Oct 20, 2011
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2011
Abstract
Sep 30, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 30, 2011
Claims
Sep 30, 2011
Description
Sep 30, 2011
Drawings
Sep 30, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2574587

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP11183486A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 8, 2017
Publication Date: Jun 25, 2014
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