Transport Refrigeration System And Method For Operating

Patent No. EP2694891 (titled "Transport Refrigeration System And Method For Operating") was filed by Carrier on Mar 27, 2012. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THERMO KING	Oct 15, 2020	HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER

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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Mar 10, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 10, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 22, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 6, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 21, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 21, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 29, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 15, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 5, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 5, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
Oct 2, 2018
Description
Oct 2, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2018
Examination started
Jan 3, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2014
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 15, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 22, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 19, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 1, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 11, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 11, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jun 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 2, 2012
Abstract
Apr 2, 2012
Claims
Apr 2, 2012
Description
Apr 2, 2012
Drawings

EP2694891

CARRIER

Application Number: EP12716813A
Filing Date: Mar 27, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 10, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP2694891B1, Google Patents

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