Heating Device

Patent No. EP2652160 (titled "Heating Device") was filed by Mahle on Dec 7, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 14, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THYSSENKRUPP DYNAMIC COMPONENTS TECCENTER AG	Jul 11, 2016	ANDREJEWSKI HONKE

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 23, 2026
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Jul 23, 2026
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Apr 14, 2026
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Dec 3, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 3, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 3, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 28, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 22, 2025
Refund of fees
Oct 20, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 20, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 20, 2025
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 20, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 20, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 15, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 23, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 23, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2025
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 30, 2025
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 25, 2025
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Dec 10, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Nov 19, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Nov 14, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 11, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2024
Reply to appeal
Jun 12, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 032
Jun 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 10, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 10, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2024
Notice of appeal
Apr 4, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2024
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 18, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 8, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 8, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 8, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2024
Means of redress
Feb 8, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 8, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 8, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Authorisation
Jun 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jun 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 16, 2023
Authorisation
Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Jun 16, 2023
Request for change of name -opponent
Apr 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Feb 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Feb 9, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 23, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 18, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 18, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 18, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 18, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 1, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 27, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 17, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 14, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 4, 2020
Claims
Mar 4, 2020
Claims
Mar 4, 2020
Claims
Mar 4, 2020
Claims
Mar 4, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2019
Claims
Jul 26, 2019
Claims
Jul 26, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 25, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 27, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 21, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Claims
Nov 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 1, 2017
Claims
Mar 1, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 19, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jul 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
Aug 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 27, 2015
Examination started
Sep 2, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Apr 8, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 25, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 19, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 11, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 11, 2013
Priority search results
Jul 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 26, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 21, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 21, 2012
Published international application - A1
Apr 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 13, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2011
Abstract
Dec 7, 2011
Claims
Dec 7, 2011
Description
Dec 7, 2011
Drawings

EP2652160

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Application Number: EP11791569A
Filing Date: Dec 7, 2011
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 23, 2026
Publication Date: Oct 14, 2015
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EP2652160