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Assembly For Post-Treating The Exhaust Gases Of A Supercharged Combustion Engine, And Motor Vehicle Comprising Such An Assembly

Patent No. EP2676016 (titled "Assembly For Post-Treating The Exhaust Gases Of A Supercharged Combustion Engine, And Motor Vehicle Comprising Such An Assembly") was filed by Faurecia Systèmes d'Echappement on Jan 11, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 12, 2025.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TENNECO GMBH	Jul 13, 2016	WAGNER & GEYER
VOLKSWAGEN	Jun 20, 2016	-

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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Jan 16, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 16, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2024
English translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 23, 2024
German translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 7, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 7, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 30, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 9, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 9, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 9, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2024
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Apr 4, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Mar 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2024
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 1, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2024
Claims
Jan 5, 2024
Description
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Apr 28, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 28, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 6, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 6, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 1, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 1, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 12, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 12, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 16, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 11, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 8, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 8, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 20, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 13, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 24, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 21, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 6, 2021
Refund of fees
Apr 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2021
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jan 18, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 31, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 30, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 25, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 15, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 14, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
May 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 9, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 9, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 9, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 9, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 26, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 17, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 28, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 2, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Claims
Jan 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 26, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 26, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 25, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 2, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2015
English translation of the claims
Aug 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 17, 2015
German translation of the claims
Aug 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 30, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 30, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 30, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2014
Claims
Oct 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 9, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2014
Examination started
Nov 27, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 28, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Oct 17, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 16, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 14, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 14, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 9, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 20, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 28, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 11, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 23, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 16, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jan 11, 2012
Abstract
Jan 11, 2012
Claims
Jan 11, 2012
Description
Jan 11, 2012
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EP2676016

FAURECIA SYSTÈMES D'ECHAPPEMENT

Application Number: EP12705320A
Filing Date: Jan 11, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 10, 2025
Publication Date: Feb 12, 2025
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