Clutch Unit

Patent No. EP1902226 (titled "Clutch Unit") was filed by LUK Lamellen UND Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs on Jun 27, 2006. The application was issued on Sep 28, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN	Jun 26, 2017	-
VALEO EMBRAYAGES	Jun 23, 2017	VALEO POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Feb 7, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jan 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 5, 2023
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 21, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 22, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 21, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 16, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 28, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 18, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 4, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 4, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 28, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 8, 2019
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 8, 2019
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 8, 2019
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 10, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 5, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 12, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 12, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 12, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 19, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 19, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 19, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 23, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 17, 2016
English translation of the claims
Aug 17, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 17, 2016
French translation of claims
May 25, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 25, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 25, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 25, 2016
Text intended for grant
Apr 21, 2016
Abstract
Apr 21, 2016
Abstract
Apr 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Claims
Apr 21, 2016
Description
Apr 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 25, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 25, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 17, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 27, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 5, 2012
Claims
Jan 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 10, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 7, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 25, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 25, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 14, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 4, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 25, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 27, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 25, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 22, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 14, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 21, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 10, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 9, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 26, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 26, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 26, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Jan 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 4, 2007
Published international application - A2
Jul 20, 2006
Abstract
Jul 20, 2006
Claims
Jul 20, 2006
Description
Jul 20, 2006
Drawings
Jul 20, 2006
Submission concerning representation

EP1902226

LUK LAMELLEN UND KUPPLUNGSBAU BETEILIGUNGS

Application Number: EP06753290A
Filing Date: Jun 27, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 3, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 28, 2016
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