Clamping Device

Patent No. EP2844431 (titled "Clamping Device") was filed by DE STA Europe on Apr 18, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 16, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNIVER S.P.A.	Feb 19, 2018	FRANKE

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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May 20, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 20, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 14, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 10, 2021
English translation of the claims
May 10, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 10, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 26, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 26, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 15, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 26, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 10, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 10, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 28, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Oct 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Annex to a communication
Sep 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 25, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Means of redress
Sep 25, 2020
Means of redress
Sep 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 25, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 16, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2020
Claims
Jan 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 8, 2020
Claims
Jan 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 18, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 10, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 28, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jul 28, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 28, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 5, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 24, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 14, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 14, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 21, 2017
Examination started
Jun 1, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 24, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 29, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 8, 2015
Priority search results
Aug 8, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 6, 2015
Priority search results
Aug 6, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jul 29, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 22, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 11, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 11, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 18, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 12, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 6, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 7, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 7, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 7, 2013
Published international application - A1
Aug 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 4, 2013
Abstract
Jun 4, 2013
Claims
Jun 4, 2013
Description
Jun 4, 2013
Drawings

EP2844431

DE STA EUROPE

Application Number: EP13727035A
Filing Date: Apr 18, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 14, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 16, 2021
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