Motor Vehicle Lock

Patent No. EP3502384 (titled "Motor Vehicle Lock") was filed by Brose Schliesssysteme on Dec 20, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 16, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KIEKERT	Sep 8, 2021	ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Oct 23, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 23, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2025
English translation of the claims
Oct 10, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 10, 2025
French translation of claims
Oct 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 12, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 12, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 29, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 21, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 31, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 31, 2025
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 17, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 17, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 27, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 18, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 11, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 10, 2025
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 10, 2025
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 5, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 12, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 9, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 8, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 7, 2025
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 7, 2025
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 20, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 11, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 11, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 6, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 6, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 20, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2024
Reply to appeal
Oct 20, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 31, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 31, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2023
Notice of appeal
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 14, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 14, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 9, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 31, 2023
Non-scannable object
Jan 31, 2023
Non-scannable object
Jan 31, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 29, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 30, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 22, 2021
Request for documents
Sep 20, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 19, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2020
English translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 24, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 24, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 9, 2020
Examination started
Feb 4, 2020
Priority search results
Feb 4, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 22, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
Abstract
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 5, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 1, 2019
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 29, 2019
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 14, 2019
Refund of fees
May 8, 2019
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 8, 2019
European search opinion
May 8, 2019
European search report
May 8, 2019
Information on Search Strategy
May 2, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 30, 2019
Search started
Apr 24, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 2, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2019
Abstract
Jan 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jan 7, 2019
Claims
Jan 7, 2019
Description
Jan 7, 2019
Designation of inventor
Jan 7, 2019
Drawings
Jan 7, 2019
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 11, 2014
Priority document
Mar 26, 2014
Priority document

EP3502384

BROSE SCHLIESSSYSTEME

Application Number: EP19150451A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2013
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Nov 13, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 16, 2020
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