Vent Valve

Patent No. EP2871088 (titled "Vent Valve") was filed by Veritas on Nov 6, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALFMEIER PRÄZISION SE	Mar 28, 2017	SCHLOGL
KAUTEX TEXTRON	Mar 28, 2017	RICHLY & RITSCHEL PATENTANWALTE PARTG 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

Oct 17, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 17, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 17, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 11, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 22, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 22, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2019
Refund of fees
May 24, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
May 24, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 24, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 24, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
May 15, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 15, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 30, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 25, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 25, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 25, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 16, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2019
Refund of fees
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 8, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 29, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 29, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 29, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 29, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 29, 2018
Claims
Oct 29, 2018
Description
Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 16, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 23, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings (Legal Division)
Mar 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 27, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 22, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 2, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 27, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 27, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 19, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 19, 2016
French translation of claims
May 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 31, 2016
Text intended for grant
Mar 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 25, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 20, 2016
Examination started
Nov 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 4, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 22, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Oct 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 15, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 15, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 26, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 17, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 17, 2015
European search opinion
Mar 17, 2015
European search report
Mar 5, 2015
Search started
Mar 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 9, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 22, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 22, 2014
Priority document
Nov 6, 2014
Abstract
Nov 6, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 6, 2014
Claims
Nov 6, 2014
Description
Nov 6, 2014
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2014
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2014
Drawings
Nov 6, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2871088

VERITAS

Application Number: EP14192133A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 11, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 13, 2019
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Dossier Documents

EP2871088