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Device For Ultrasound Examination Of Installed Wheel Set Shafts Of Railway Freight Cars

Patent No. EP2270487 (titled "Device For Ultrasound Examination Of Installed Wheel Set Shafts Of Railway Freight Cars") was filed by Rschconsult on Jul 19, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 18, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DEUTSCHE BAHN	Jun 8, 2017	-

Dossier Documents

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Aug 22, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 22, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 16, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 6, 2019
English translation of the claims
Aug 6, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 6, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 1, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 1, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 1, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 18, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 9, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Non-scannable object
Dec 19, 2018
Non-scannable object
Dec 19, 2018
Non-scannable object
Dec 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2018
Claims
Mar 6, 2018
Claims
Mar 6, 2018
Claims
Mar 6, 2018
Claims
Mar 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 6, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Oct 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may no longer be remedied
Sep 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jun 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 7, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jun 6, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 6, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Description
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2015
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 25, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 25, 2015
Claims
Nov 25, 2015
Description
Nov 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 15, 2013
Authorisation
Jul 15, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 11, 2012
Invitation to pay the shortfall after fee increase
May 23, 2012
Matter concerning the application
May 23, 2012
Matter concerning the application
May 4, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 4, 2012
Description
May 4, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 4, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 4, 2012
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2012
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jan 20, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 6, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 8, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 30, 2011
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Nov 3, 2011
Refund of fees
Oct 28, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 11, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 11, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Sep 2, 2011
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 29, 2011
Annex to a communication
Aug 23, 2011
General enquiry
Aug 23, 2011
General enquiry
Aug 17, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Mar 2, 2011
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Feb 9, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 11, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 20, 2010
Invitation to file priority document
Dec 8, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 5, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 5, 2010
European search opinion
Oct 5, 2010
European search report
Sep 29, 2010
Modified abstract
Sep 3, 2009
Abstract
Sep 3, 2009
Claims
Sep 3, 2009
Description
Sep 3, 2009
Drawings
Sep 3, 2009
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Aug 21, 2009
Deficiencies in application documents - annex B and C
Jul 24, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 21, 2009
Annex
Jul 21, 2009
Annex
Jul 21, 2009
Annex
Jul 21, 2009
Annex
Jul 21, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 21, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 19, 2009
Abstract
Jul 19, 2009
Claims
Jul 19, 2009
Description
Jul 19, 2009
Description
Jul 19, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 19, 2009
Drawings
Jul 19, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2270487

RSCHCONSULT

Application Number: EP09009364A
Filing Date: Jul 19, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 16, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 18, 2019
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