Muffler For Exhaust Systems

Patent No. EP2646660 (titled "Muffler For Exhaust Systems") was filed by Kesstech on Dec 2, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 8, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OVO PATENTS	Dec 21, 2017	VELDMAN DIJKERS

Dossier Documents

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Jun 12, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 12, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 5, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 2, 2020
Description
Jun 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 29, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
May 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 26, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2020
Amended description with annotations
May 19, 2020
Amended description with annotations
May 19, 2020
English translation of the claims
May 19, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 19, 2020
French translation of claims
May 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 24, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 13, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 29, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 29, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 29, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 29, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Aug 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 6, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2017
English translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 8, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2016
Claims
Jul 11, 2016
Description
Jul 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 12, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 12, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jun 25, 2015
Claims
Jun 25, 2015
Description
Jun 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor
May 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 24, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2015
Examination started
Jun 6, 2014
Priority search results
Jun 6, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jun 5, 2014
Priority search results
Jun 5, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 12, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 7, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 30, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 30, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 29, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 29, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 17, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 17, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 15, 2014
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Apr 14, 2014
Authorisation
Apr 14, 2014
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Apr 11, 2014
Authorisation
Apr 11, 2014
Request for further processing
Feb 25, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jan 23, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 18, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 11, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 9, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 6, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 6, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 12, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 27, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 7, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 27, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2011
Abstract
Dec 2, 2011
Claims
Dec 2, 2011
Description
Dec 2, 2011
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EP2646660

KESSTECH

Application Number: EP11791534A
Filing Date: Dec 2, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 5, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 8, 2020
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