Camshaft, Especially For Motor Vehicle Engines

Patent No. EP2744986 (titled "Camshaft, Especially For Motor Vehicle Engines") was filed by Thyssenkrupp Presta Teccenter on Aug 1, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Dec 6, 2018	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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Sep 19, 2023
Refund of fees
Sep 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 5, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 5, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 31, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 9, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 9, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 28, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 24, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 21, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 20, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 18, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 26, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 14, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 14, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 14, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 14, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 14, 2020
Means of redress
Apr 14, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 14, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2020
Annex to a communication
Apr 2, 2020
Annex to a communication
Apr 2, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Claims
Dec 23, 2019
Claims
Dec 23, 2019
Claims
Dec 23, 2019
Claims
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2018
General authorisation
Dec 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Rectification of designation of inventor (Legal Division)
Jun 13, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Request for correction of client data
Sep 27, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2016
Examination started
Nov 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 13, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 28, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 28, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 12, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Feb 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Feb 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
Oct 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 1, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2012
Abstract
Aug 1, 2012
Claims
Aug 1, 2012
Description
Aug 1, 2012
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EP2744986

THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER

Application Number: EP12741001A
Filing Date: Aug 1, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 15, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
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