Turbomachine Housing

Patent No. EP3445953 (titled "Turbomachine Housing") was filed by MAN Energy Solutions on Oct 19, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 1, 2020.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS ENERGY	Dec 18, 2020	-

Dossier Documents

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Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 3, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 29, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 18, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 26, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 26, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 18, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 15, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 5, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
English translation of the claims
Feb 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 15, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2019
Examination started
May 21, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Jan 30, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 27, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2018
Refund of fees
Nov 7, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 8, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 24, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 24, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 24, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 13, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Sep 13, 2018
Priority search results
Sep 13, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 31, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 13, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 26, 2017
Claims filed under Art.19 PCT
Oct 26, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 26, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 26, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jan 12, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Jan 12, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Nov 7, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Nov 2, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 24, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2016
Abstract
Oct 19, 2016
Claims
Oct 19, 2016
Description
Oct 19, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 19, 2016
Drawings
Oct 19, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3445953

MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Application Number: EP16787365A
Filing Date: Oct 19, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 1, 2020
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