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System Comprising Separate Control Units For The Actuation Units Of An Electric Parking Brake

Patent No. EP3529117 (titled "System Comprising Separate Control Units For The Actuation Units Of An Electric Parking Brake") was filed by Lucas Automotive on Oct 10, 2017. The application was issued on Apr 17, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE	Aug 30, 2021	CONTINENTAL

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Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2024
English translation of the claims
Feb 28, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 28, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 11, 2023
Refund of fees
Dec 7, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 7, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 5, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 22, 2023
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Nov 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 5, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 5, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2023
Submission concerning representation
Sep 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2023
Notice of appeal
Aug 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 28, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Oct 14, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 14, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 16, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 30, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 30, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 5, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 24, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 12, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 15, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 30, 2020
Examination started
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2020
Priority search results
Jan 28, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 21, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 27, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 31, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 9, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 19, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 3, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
May 10, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 10, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 1, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 30, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 30, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Oct 30, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 30, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 30, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 9, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 7, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 7, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 7, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Aug 28, 2018
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Aug 27, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
PCT demand form
Aug 20, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
May 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 26, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Apr 26, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Apr 26, 2018
Published international application - A1
Jan 18, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Jan 18, 2018
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 26, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 18, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 13, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Abstract
Oct 10, 2017
Claims
Oct 10, 2017
Description
Oct 10, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 10, 2017
Drawings
Oct 10, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Oct 10, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO

EP3529117

LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP17783461A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 15, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2024
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