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Guide Spring For Friction Elements And Disc Brake Comprising At Least One Such Spring.

Patent No. EP2141380 (titled "Guide Spring For Friction Elements And Disc Brake Comprising At Least One Such Spring.") was filed by Robert Bosch on Oct 20, 2000. The application was issued on May 29, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES	Oct 4, 2017	PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
VRI VERBAND DER REIBBELAGINDUSTRIE EV	Sep 1, 2017	IPSILON LUXEMBOURG

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May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2024
English translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 17, 2024
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 8, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 8, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 8, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 2, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jan 31, 2023
Description
Jan 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 23, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 6, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Aug 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
Authorisation
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2022
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 21, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 17, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jun 30, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 5, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 6, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2020
Notice of appeal
Mar 25, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 28, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 28, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2019
Authorisation
Nov 26, 2019
Authorisation
Nov 26, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
Sep 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Claims
Sep 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 31, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2017
Request for documents
Oct 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Oct 4, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 4, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 4, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 4, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 22, 2016
Refund of fees
Jun 15, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 6, 2016
Claims
Jun 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 6, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2016
Claims
Jun 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 3, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jan 13, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 28, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 24, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 10, 2015
Request for further processing
Feb 2, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 31, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 31, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2014
Refund of fees
May 9, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 24, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 15, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 13, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 10, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
May 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 7, 2013
Claims
May 7, 2013
Claims
May 7, 2013
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 14, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 7, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 11, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2011
Description
Feb 24, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 24, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 8, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 3, 2010
Refund of fees
Jan 19, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 19, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 11, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 8, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 8, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 9, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 27, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 27, 2009
European search opinion
Nov 27, 2009
European search report
Sep 2, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Aug 31, 2009
Abstract
Aug 31, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 31, 2009
Claims
Aug 31, 2009
Description
Aug 31, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 31, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 31, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 31, 2009
Designation of inventor
Aug 31, 2009
Drawings
Aug 31, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
May 17, 2001
Priority document

EP2141380

ROBERT BOSCH

Application Number: EP09168999A
Filing Date: Oct 20, 2000
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 27, 2024
Publication Date: May 29, 2024
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