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Engine Braking Device For A Combustion Engine And Method For Operating An Engine Braking Device

Patent No. EP3034844 (titled "Engine Braking Device For A Combustion Engine And Method For Operating An Engine Braking Device") was filed by MAN Truck & BUS on Dec 11, 2015. The application was issued on May 15, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DAF TRUCKS OPERATIONS	Feb 14, 2020	VO
VOLVO TRUCK	Feb 4, 2020	VALEA

Dossier Documents

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Jan 19, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 19, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 19, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 18, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 18, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 18, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 1, 2023
Refund of fees
Aug 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 25, 2023
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Aug 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2023
Withdrawal of an opposition
Mar 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 6, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 2, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 13, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 21, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2022
Reply to appeal
Sep 12, 2022
Reply to appeal
Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 2, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 2, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 2, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 003
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 006
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 008
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 009
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 012
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Apr 13, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 012
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Apr 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 1, 2022
Document concerning representation
Feb 9, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 9, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 9, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2022
Notice of appeal
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jan 31, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2022
Notice of appeal
Dec 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 1, 2021
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Sep 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 24, 2021
Annex
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 22, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 22, 2021
Authorisation
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 9, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 7, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 27, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 27, 2020
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 26, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Claims
Oct 10, 2018
Claims
Oct 10, 2018
Description
Oct 10, 2018
Description
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 25, 2018
Claims
May 25, 2018
Description
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 26, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Apr 26, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 20, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Description
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 17, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
May 17, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Dec 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 25, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 17, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 17, 2016
European search opinion
May 17, 2016
European search report
May 17, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
May 4, 2016
Search started
Feb 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 19, 2016
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 19, 2016
Priority document
Dec 19, 2015
Abstract
Dec 19, 2015
Claims
Dec 19, 2015
Description
Dec 19, 2015
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2015
Drawings
Dec 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2015
Priority search results
Dec 19, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 11, 2015
Abstract
Dec 11, 2015
Claims
Dec 11, 2015
Description
Dec 11, 2015
Designation of inventor
Dec 11, 2015
Drawings
Dec 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 11, 2015
Priority search results
Dec 11, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3034844

MAN TRUCK & BUS

Application Number: EP15003532A
Filing Date: Dec 11, 2015
Status: Revoked; Jan 26, 2024
Publication Date: May 15, 2019
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