Trailer Coupling

Patent No. EP2815900 (titled "Trailer Coupling") was filed by Acps Automotive on Oct 20, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 28, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRINK TOWING SYSTEMS	Jan 27, 2017	VALEA
WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE	Jan 23, 2017	PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT 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.

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Jul 1, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 1, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 1, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 28, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2021
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
May 18, 2021
English translation of the claims
May 18, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 18, 2021
French translation of claims
May 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 4, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 24, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 22, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 19, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 17, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 24, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 21, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 27, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 27, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 22, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 22, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Aug 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 22, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 1, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 22, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 24, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 17, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 10, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 10, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 10, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 10, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
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
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 23, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 3, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 3, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 4, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 15, 2015
Examination started
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 22, 2015
Maintenance of the application
Jan 8, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 19, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee (divisional application)
Dec 9, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 26, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 24, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 24, 2014
European search opinion
Nov 24, 2014
European search report
Nov 15, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 13, 2014
Search started
Sep 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Abstract
Jul 14, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 14, 2014
Claims
Jul 14, 2014
Description
Jul 14, 2014
Designation of inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Designation of inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Drawings
Jul 14, 2014
Priority search results
Jul 14, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
Nov 12, 2010
Priority document

EP2815900

ACPS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP14176932A
Filing Date: Oct 20, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 25, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 28, 2021
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EP2815900