Object Tracking And Steer Maneuvers For Materials Handling Vehicles

Patent No. EP2678748 (titled "Object Tracking And Steer Maneuvers For Materials Handling Vehicles") was filed by Crown Equipment on Feb 21, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 7, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BT PRODUCTS	Dec 29, 2015	ZACCO SWEDEN
JUNGHEINRICH	Dec 22, 2015	HAUCK

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Jan 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 21, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 21, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 21, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 21, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 21, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 21, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 6, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 17, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 17, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2023
Means of redress
May 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 15, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 5, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 5, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 18, 2022
Description
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries
May 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 8, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 8, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 8, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 2, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 2, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 2, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 2, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 1, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 1, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 1, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 3, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 3, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 22, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 22, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 25, 2019
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 25, 2019
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 25, 2019
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 19, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 4, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 4, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Claims
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 30, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 30, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 15, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 15, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 15, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 15, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 15, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 11, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 2, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 1, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 1, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 1, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 1, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 1, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 1, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Claims
Jun 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 23, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 19, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 7, 2014
Description
Nov 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 7, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 7, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 7, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 7, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 18, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 11, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 8, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 5, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 15, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 15, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Sep 19, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 11, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 11, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 11, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 30, 2012
Published international application - A2
Aug 14, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Aug 14, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 1, 2012
Abstract
Mar 1, 2012
Claims
Mar 1, 2012
Description
Mar 1, 2012
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EP2678748

CROWN EQUIPMENT

Application Number: EP12706413A
Filing Date: Feb 21, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 5, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 7, 2024
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EP2678748