Vehicle With Braking Energy Accumulator

Patent No. EP1470018 (titled "Vehicle With Braking Energy Accumulator") was filed by Alstom Transportation Germany on Jan 28, 2003. The application was issued on Dec 27, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DEUTSCHE BAHN	Mar 8, 2018	-
VOITH PATENT	Mar 6, 2017	DR WEITZEL & PARTNER

Dossier Documents

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Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 20, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2023
English translation of the claims
Oct 13, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 13, 2023
French translation of claims
Oct 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 11, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 11, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 11, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 29, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 28, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 23, 2023
Refund of fees
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 2, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 2, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 2, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 23, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jan 2, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 2, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 9, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 9, 2019
Means of redress
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 9, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Aug 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 25, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 25, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 25, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 8, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 24, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 3, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2017
Non-scannable object
Mar 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 8, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 12, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2016
English translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 30, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 27, 2016
English translation of the claims
Apr 27, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 27, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 27, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 17, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 11, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Oct 27, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 18, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2011
Claims
Oct 18, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2011
Request for further processing
Aug 8, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 2, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 27, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 20, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 18, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Mar 23, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 4, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 4, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 11, 2008
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 27, 2008
Claims
Nov 27, 2008
Claims
Nov 27, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2008
Request for further processing
Nov 25, 2008
Claims
Nov 25, 2008
Claims
Nov 25, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 25, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2008
Request for further processing
Sep 16, 2008
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jun 11, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 6, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jan 30, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 7, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 1, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 1, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 7, 2004
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jun 18, 2004
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 18, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 14, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 3, 2004
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 3, 2004
Annex
Jun 3, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
May 19, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 11, 2004
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 11, 2004
International preliminary examination report
May 11, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 11, 2004
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 17, 2004
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 17, 2004
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 17, 2004
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 15, 2004
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 15, 2004
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 15, 2004
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Apr 15, 2004
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 8, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Apr 8, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Feb 16, 2004
Written opinion
Jan 2, 2004
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 2, 2004
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 2, 2004
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 29, 2003
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2003
Published international application - A2
Jun 26, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 26, 2003
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 12, 2003
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 12, 2003
PCT demand form
Jun 12, 2003
Submission concerning representation
Feb 12, 2003
Abstract
Feb 12, 2003
Claims
Feb 12, 2003
Description
Feb 12, 2003
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EP1470018

ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION GERMANY

Application Number: EP03706393A
Filing Date: Jan 28, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 24, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 27, 2023
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