Method For Operating A Vacuum Generator And Vacuum Generator

Patent No. EP2815131 (titled "Method For Operating A Vacuum Generator And Vacuum Generator") was filed by J Schmalz on Feb 11, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FESTO	Apr 7, 2017	PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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.

Date
Description

May 16, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 16, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 10, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 30, 2019
Description
Apr 30, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 26, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 26, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 3, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 18, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 18, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 18, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 18, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2018
Claims
Aug 22, 2018
Claims
Aug 22, 2018
Claims
Aug 22, 2018
Claims
Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 23, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 10, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 11, 2016
Examination started
May 16, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 4, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 28, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 26, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 19, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 20, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 20, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 17, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 17, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Feb 17, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 17, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 17, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 5, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 20, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 6, 2013
PCT demand form
Nov 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 6, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 11, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 22, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 22, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 22, 2013
Published international application - A1
May 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2013
Abstract
Feb 11, 2013
Claims
Feb 11, 2013
Description
Feb 11, 2013
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EP2815131

J SCHMALZ

Application Number: EP13704086A
Filing Date: Feb 11, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 10, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
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EP2815131