Valve-Actuating Device

Patent No. EP3420258 (titled "Valve-Actuating Device") was filed by Neoperl on Feb 21, 2017. The application was issued on Jun 28, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
A U K MULLER	Nov 9, 2020	FEDER WALTER EBERT

Dossier Documents

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Nov 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2023
English translation of the claims
May 19, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 19, 2023
French translation of claims
May 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 6, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 25, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 25, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 25, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 12, 2022
Description
May 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Non-scannable object
Mar 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 3, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 19, 2020
Request for documents
Nov 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 045
Nov 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 046
Nov 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 16, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
English translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 10, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 10, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 18, 2019
Examination started
Jun 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 31, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 22, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
May 17, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 14, 2019
Refund of fees
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 5, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 2, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 6, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 6, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 24, 2018
Note on telephone consultation
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 4, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 6, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 6, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 6, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jun 6, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 6, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 6, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 6, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 17, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 17, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 17, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/429
May 16, 2018
Despatch of copy of consultation
May 16, 2018
Result of consultation
May 16, 2018
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 25, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 25, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 25, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 29, 2018
Free text
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/405
Feb 13, 2018
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees
Feb 13, 2018
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees - free text sheet
Jan 16, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 4, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
PCT demand form
Dec 20, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Dec 20, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Dec 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 20, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Sep 22, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 31, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 31, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 31, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jul 12, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 12, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 12, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 19, 2017
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
May 19, 2017
Partial International Search Report
May 19, 2017
Provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
Mar 29, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 29, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Abstract
Mar 29, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Claims
Mar 29, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Description
Mar 29, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Mar 10, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 8, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 3, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Mar 3, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 28, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 22, 2017
Abstract
Feb 22, 2017
Annex
Feb 22, 2017
Claims
Feb 22, 2017
Confirmation copy of request for grant of an international application
Feb 22, 2017
Description
Feb 22, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 22, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 22, 2017
Drawings
Feb 21, 2017
FAX Request for grant of an international application
Feb 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs

EP3420258

NEOPERL

Application Number: EP17707168A
Filing Date: Feb 21, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 26, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 28, 2023
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