Fitting Arrangement

Patent No. EP3194697 (titled "Fitting Arrangement") was filed by Maco Technologie on Oct 14, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 5, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEZE	Mar 5, 2020	TERGAU & WALKENHORST

Dossier Documents

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Jun 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 14, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 14, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 14, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2020
Request for documents
Mar 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 9, 2018
Examination started
Jun 28, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 28, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 19, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Apr 19, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Apr 19, 2017
Priority search results
Apr 19, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 3, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 15, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report
Sep 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 15, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 18, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 17, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
May 2, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 28, 2016
Published international application - A1
Apr 19, 2016
PCT demand form
Apr 19, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 19, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 26, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jan 26, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 12, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 29, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 21, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 16, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2015
Abstract
Oct 14, 2015
Claims
Oct 14, 2015
Description
Oct 14, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 14, 2015
Drawings
Oct 14, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3194697

MACO TECHNOLOGIE

Application Number: EP15781076A
Filing Date: Oct 14, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 17, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 5, 2019
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