Magnetic Bearing Control Device, And Exhaust Pump Provided With The Device

Patent No. EP2644917 (titled "Magnetic Bearing Control Device, And Exhaust Pump Provided With The Device") was filed by Edwards Japan on Jul 21, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 13, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PFEIFFER VACUUM	Oct 13, 2016	MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT- UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT 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

Jul 31, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 29, 2019
Refund of fees
Jul 25, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 3, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 2, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 24, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 21, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 28, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Claims
Sep 27, 2018
Description
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Apr 3, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Apr 3, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Apr 3, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 30, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 30, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 13, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 28, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 13, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 11, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 11, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 11, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 9, 2015
Examination started
May 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 18, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 5, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 5, 2014
European search opinion
Nov 5, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Oct 17, 2014
Search started
Sep 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 2, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 28, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 26, 2013
Reply by International Bureau
Jun 26, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 26, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 13, 2013
Enquiry with the International Bureau
May 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2013
Abstract
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Description
May 10, 2013
Drawings
May 10, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 5, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 18, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 31, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
May 31, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2644917

EDWARDS JAPAN

Application Number: EP11842837A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2011
Status: Revoked; Aug 2, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 13, 2016
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Magnetic Bearing Control Device, And Exhaust Pump Provided With The Device

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