Shape Memory Alloy Actuator For Valve For A Vapour Compression System

Patent No. EP2946108 (titled "Shape Memory Alloy Actuator For Valve For A Vapour Compression System") was filed by Danfoss on Jan 15, 2014. The application was issued on Mar 1, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OTTO EGELHOF GMBH & CO. KG	Nov 30, 2017	MAMMEL UND MASER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jul 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 22, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 26, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 17, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 1, 2016
Examination started
Feb 26, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Feb 3, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 20, 2016
Observations by third parties
Oct 28, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 25, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 21, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 21, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 18, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 3, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 13, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jul 6, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
Jul 6, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
May 29, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Aug 13, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 24, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jul 24, 2014
Published international application - A1
Mar 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2014
Abstract
Jan 15, 2014
Claims
Jan 15, 2014
Description
Jan 15, 2014
Drawings
Jan 15, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2946108

DANFOSS

Application Number: EP14700985A
Filing Date: Jan 15, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jan 27, 2017
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017
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Shape Memory Alloy Actuator For Valve For A Vapour Compression System

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