Servo Door-Closer

Patent No. EP2780526 (titled "Servo Door-Closer") was filed by Dorma on Nov 6, 2012. The application was issued on Jul 24, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEZE	Jun 1, 2022	MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Jun 27, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 27, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jun 11, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 11, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 28, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 28, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 21, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 19, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 5, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 2, 2021
Refund of fees
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jul 22, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 22, 2021
French translation of claims
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2021
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 9, 2021
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 9, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 31, 2021
Annex to the communication
Mar 31, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 31, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 31, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 23, 2021
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 19, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Letter relating to refund instructions (deposit account)
Jan 26, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2021
Claims
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 22, 2020
Annex to the communication
Oct 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 1, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 29, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 23, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 22, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 15, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 31, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2016
Examination started
Mar 10, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 10, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 2, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 19, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 6, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 4, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 1, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 27, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 27, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 27, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 28, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 28, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 28, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 23, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 23, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jan 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 8, 2012
Abstract
Nov 8, 2012
Claims
Nov 8, 2012
Description
Nov 8, 2012
Drawings
Nov 6, 2012
Payment of fees and costs

EP2780526

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Application Number: EP12790404A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 20, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 24, 2024
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