Adjustable Spine Joint Assembly For Crash Test Dummy

Patent No. EP3262625 (titled "Adjustable Spine Joint Assembly For Crash Test Dummy") was filed by Humanetics Innovative Solutions on Apr 4, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 3, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KISTLER INSTRUMENTE	Feb 26, 2021	GAUSSMANN

Dossier Documents

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Dec 12, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 12, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Dec 7, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 26, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 26, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 26, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 29, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Authorisation
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 18, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 26, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2020
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 23, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 23, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Aug 7, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 31, 2019
Authorisation
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2019
Examination started
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 30, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Aug 2, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 16, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 16, 2018
European search opinion
Jul 16, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 16, 2018
Supplementary European search report
Jul 6, 2018
Search started
Jan 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 31, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jan 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2017
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 17, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Sep 29, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 11, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 27, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 27, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 27, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 6, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Oct 6, 2016
Published international application - A1

EP3262625

HUMANETICS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Application Number: EP16774421A
Filing Date: Apr 4, 2016
Status: Revoked; Dec 9, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 3, 2020
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