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Method For Measuring A Load On A Towing Hook And A Towing Hook Arrangement

Patent No. EP3420330 (titled "Method For Measuring A Load On A Towing Hook And A Towing Hook Arrangement") was filed by Brink Towing Systems on Feb 23, 2016. The application was issued on Aug 9, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ACPS AUTOMOTIVE	Apr 20, 2021	HOEGER

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Jul 13, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 13, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 7, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 4, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 4, 2023
German translation of the claims
Apr 20, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 20, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 12, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 14, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 14, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 20, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 20, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 20, 2021
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 23, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 15, 2020
Information about intention to grant a patent
Jun 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2020
Claims
Jun 3, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 3, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 13, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jan 27, 2020
Claims
Jan 27, 2020
Description
Jan 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 10, 2019
Examination started
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 2, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 4, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 22, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 22, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 22, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 20, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 20, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 20, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 21, 2018
Written opinion
Mar 21, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 21, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 6, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 16, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
PCT demand form
Dec 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Aug 31, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 31, 2017
Published international application - A1
Oct 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 9, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2016
Abstract
Feb 23, 2016
Claims
Feb 23, 2016
Description
Feb 23, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 23, 2016
Drawings
Feb 23, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3420330

BRINK TOWING SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP16705952A
Filing Date: Feb 23, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2023
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