Improved Method And Device For Fitting Or Removing Tyres On Rims

Patent No. EP3000627 (titled "Improved Method And Device For Fitting Or Removing Tyres On Rims") was filed by Snap ON Equipment on Sep 18, 2015. The application was issued on Nov 30, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ORANGE 1 ELECTRIC MOTORS	Aug 28, 2017	GALLO

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Mar 30, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 24, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Authorisation
Feb 11, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Feb 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jan 31, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 31, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 28, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 25, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 3, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 3, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 20, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Apr 20, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 2, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 25, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 14, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Authorisation
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 10, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 10, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 10, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Dec 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Request for documents
Jun 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2016
French translation of claims
Oct 17, 2016
German translation of the claims
Oct 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 5, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 5, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 5, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 5, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 25, 2016
Examination started
Apr 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 2, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 2, 2016
Refund of fees
Feb 22, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 22, 2016
European search opinion
Feb 22, 2016
European search report
Feb 22, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 17, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 4, 2016
Search started
Nov 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 21, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
Sep 21, 2015
Priority document
Sep 18, 2015
Abstract
Sep 18, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 18, 2015
Claims
Sep 18, 2015
Description
Sep 18, 2015
Designation of inventor
Sep 18, 2015
Drawings
Sep 18, 2015
Priority search results
Sep 18, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Sep 18, 2015
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Sep 18, 2015
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Sep 18, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3000627

SNAP ON EQUIPMENT

Application Number: EP15185836A
Filing Date: Sep 18, 2015
Status: Revoked; Mar 25, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2016
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Improved Method And Device For Fitting Or Removing Tyres On Rims

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