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Pumping Device For Pumping Oil From A Storage Container To A Transmission System Of A Motor Vehicle

Patent No. EP2766638 (titled "Pumping Device For Pumping Oil From A Storage Container To A Transmission System Of A Motor Vehicle") was filed by Continental Automotive on Oct 11, 2012. The application was issued on Nov 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN	Oct 24, 2018	-

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Nov 18, 2021
Payment submission rejected
Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
Oct 12, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 12, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 9, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 9, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 9, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 4, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 23, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2021
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 13, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 1, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 4, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 29, 2018
Request for documents
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2017
English translation of the claims
Dec 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2017
Examination started
Sep 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 24, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Sep 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 27, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 30, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2014
Priority search results
Feb 26, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 14, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
Published international application - A1
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2012
Abstract
Oct 11, 2012
Claims
Oct 11, 2012
Description
Oct 11, 2012
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EP2766638

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP12780141A
Filing Date: Oct 11, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 24, 2021
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