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EP About this file: EP1300319

EP1300319 - Rack-and-pinion steering gear for motor vehicle [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusOpposition procedure closed
Status updated on  16.01.2009
Database last updated on 03.06.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip16.01.2009Opposition withdrawnpublished on 18.02.2009  [2009/08]
16.01.2009Opposition procedure terminated - date of legal effect publishedpublished on 18.02.2009  [2009/08]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Société de Mécanique d'Irigny
Zone Industrielle du Broteau, Rue du Broteau
69540 Irigny / FR
[2006/18]
Former [2003/15]For all designated states
Société de Mécanique d'Irigny
Zone Industrielle du Broteau, Rue du Broteau
69540 Irigny / FR
Inventor(s)01 / Pantale, David
169, route du Cherest
69126 Brindas / FR
 [2003/15]
Representative(s)Bratel, Gérard, et al
Cabinet Germain & Maureau
12, rue Boileau
69006 Lyon Cedex / FR
[N/P]
Former [2003/15]Bratel, Gérard, et al
Cabinet Germain & Maureau, 12 rue Boileau
69006 Lyon Cedex / FR
Application number, filing date02356189.730.09.2002
[2003/15]
Priority number, dateFR2001001279604.10.2001         Original published format: FR 0112796
[2003/15]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP1300319
Date:09.04.2003
Language:FR
[2003/15]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1300319
Date:03.05.2006
Language:FR
[2006/18]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP27.01.2003
ClassificationIPC:B62D3/12
[2003/15]
CPC:
B62D3/12 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   GB [2004/01]
Former [2003/15]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE,  SK,  TR 
TitleGerman:Kraftfahrzeugzahnstangenlenkung[2003/15]
English:Rack-and-pinion steering gear for motor vehicle[2003/15]
French:Direction à crémaillère pour véhicule automobile[2003/15]
Examination procedure10.03.2003Loss of particular rights, legal effect: designated state(s)
24.09.2003Examination requested  [2003/47]
10.10.2003Loss of particular rights, legal effect: designated state(s)
03.02.2004Despatch of communication of loss of particular rights: designated state(s) AT, BE, CY, DK, ES, FI, FR, GR, IE, IT, LU, MC, NL, PT, SE
03.02.2004Despatch of communication of loss of particular rights: designated state(s) CH
06.05.2005Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
06.06.2005Reply to a communication from the examining division
16.01.2006Communication of intention to grant the patent
06.03.2006Fee for grant paid
06.03.2006Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  02.02.2007  15.09.2008  WITHDRAWN
ZF Lenksysteme GmbH
Richard-Bullinger-Strasse 77
73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd / DE
Opponent's representative
Lorenz, Markus, et al, et al
Lorenz & Kollegen
Patentanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
Alte Ulmer Straße 2
89522 Heidenheim / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2009/08]
Opponent(s)01  02.02.2007  15.09.2008  WITHDRAWN
ZF Lenksysteme GmbH
Richard-Bullinger-Strasse 77
73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd / DE
Opponent's representative
Lorenz, Markus, et al, et al
Lorenz & Kollegen Alte Ulmer Strasse 2
89522 Heidenheim / DE
Former [2007/11]
Opponent(s)01  02.02.2007    WITHDRAWN
ZF Lenksysteme GmbH
Richard-Bullinger-Strasse 77
73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd / DE
Opponent's representative
Lorenz, Markus, et al, et al
Lorenz & Kollegen Alte Ulmer Strasse 2
89522 Heidenheim / DE
14.03.2007Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
12.07.2007Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
17.09.2008Date of oral proceedings
19.09.2008Despatch of communication that the opposition procedure will be closed
29.09.2008Legal effect of closure of opposition procedure [2009/08]
Fees paidRenewal fee
06.09.2004Renewal fee patent year 03
01.08.2005Renewal fee patent year 04
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85a EPC 1973
20.11.2003AT   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003BE   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003CH   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003CY   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003DK   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003ES   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003FI   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003FR   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003GR   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003IE   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003IT   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003LU   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003MC   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003NL   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003PT   M01   Not yet paid
20.11.2003SE   M01   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[Y]FR2690122  (PEUGEOT [FR], et al) [Y] 1-3,6* column A; figure - *;
 [YDA]DE19917392  (MERCEDES BENZ LENKUNGEN GMBH [DE]) [YD] 1-3,6 * column 2, line 8 - line 38 * * column 3, line 6 - line 26 * * column 3, line 44 - line 64 * * figure 2; claims 2,3,6-9 * [A] 4,5
by applicantDE19917392
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