Method Of Manufacturing A Formed Portion Of A Car Body

Patent No. EP2886231 (titled "Method Of Manufacturing A Formed Portion Of A Car Body") was filed by MN Coil Servicecenter on Dec 17, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 9, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PILATUS FLUGZEUGWERKE AG	Apr 12, 2017	LINHART
HYDRO ALUMINIUM ROLLED PRODUCTS	Apr 11, 2017	HYDRO IPD

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Nov 12, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 12, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 12, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 9, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
English translation of the claims
Oct 28, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 28, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 27, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 16, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 16, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 29, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 22, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 14, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 27, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 27, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 27, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 2, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 23, 2019
Notice of appeal
Sep 23, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 11, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 11, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 13, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 13, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 13, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 13, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Mar 13, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Mar 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 7, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 5, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 9, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 9, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 14, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Claims
Sep 29, 2017
Claims
Sep 29, 2017
Claims
Sep 29, 2017
Claims
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 16, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 3, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 23, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2015
Claims
Dec 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 11, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 11, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 3, 2015
Examination started
Jun 29, 2015
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
May 28, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 16, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 16, 2014
European search opinion
Jun 16, 2014
European search report
Jun 16, 2014
European search report
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Feb 21, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 21, 2014
Partial European search report
Feb 17, 2014
Modified abstract
Feb 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 7, 2014
Search started
Dec 17, 2013
Abstract
Dec 17, 2013
Abstract
Dec 17, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 17, 2013
Claims
Dec 17, 2013
Claims
Dec 17, 2013
Description
Dec 17, 2013
Description
Dec 17, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 17, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 17, 2013
Drawings
Dec 17, 2013
Drawings
Dec 17, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2886231

MN COIL SERVICECENTER

Application Number: EP13197740A
Filing Date: Dec 17, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 6, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 9, 2020
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Method Of Manufacturing A Formed Portion Of A Car Body

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