Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Row Unit Downforce Control

Patent No. EP3106012 (titled "Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Row Unit Downforce Control") was filed by Precision Planting on Aug 6, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 11, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER	Sep 11, 2020	GRUNECKER PATENT

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.

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Sep 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2023
French translation of claims
Aug 30, 2023
German translation of the claims
Aug 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 17, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 17, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 9, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 9, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 28, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jul 26, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2021
Document concerning representation
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 12, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Sep 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Sep 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 29, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2019
Claims
Jun 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 17, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 17, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2018
Examination started
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 23, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 4, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of examination fee/designation fee/non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jan 2, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 23, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 3, 2016
Refund of fees
Oct 14, 2016
Request for change of applicant's representative
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 7, 2016
European search opinion
Oct 7, 2016
European search report
Oct 7, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Modified abstract
Sep 28, 2016
Search started
Sep 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Abstract
Jul 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 19, 2016
Claims
Jul 19, 2016
Description
Jul 19, 2016
Designation of inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Drawings
Jul 19, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 6, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3106012

PRECISION PLANTING

Application Number: EP16180249A
Filing Date: Aug 6, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 8, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 11, 2023
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