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EP2732174

Application Number: EP12740470A
Filing Date: Jun 14, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 21, 2022
Grant Date: Aug 9, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP2732174B1 was granted to Schaeffler on Aug 9, 2017 following the initial filing on Jun 14, 2012 under the application number EP12740470A . The current legal status of the patent is Opposition Rejected.

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BORGWARNER	May 8, 2018	ADMISSIBLE
VALEO EMBRAYAGES	May 4, 2018	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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Oct 20, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Appeal
Jul 4, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 30, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Appeal
May 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 24, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 8, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Apr 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Appeal
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Mar 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Mar 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Mar 8, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Mar 8, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Search/Exam
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 4, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Search/Exam
May 17, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Oct 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Sep 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jun 8, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
May 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 22, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
May 22, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
May 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 22, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Claims
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 12, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 13, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 11, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Appeal
Jan 22, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Appeal
Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 13, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 27, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2013
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 26, 2012
Abstract
PCTISA
Jul 26, 2012
Claims
PCTISA
Jul 26, 2012
Description
PCTISA
Jul 26, 2012
Drawings
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Jul 26, 2012
Submission concerning representation
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