Axial Bearing For A Pump Wheel

Patent No. EP2273123 (titled "Axial Bearing For A Pump Wheel") was filed by Pierburg Pump Technology on Jul 8, 2009. The application was issued on Mar 21, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOLKSWAGEN	Jul 4, 2017	RGTH

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Apr 16, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 16, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 15, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 15, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 8, 2020
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 26, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Feb 26, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Feb 21, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 21, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 9, 2020
Document concerning representation
Dec 17, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 17, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 16, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 5, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Nov 5, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Nov 4, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 30, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 25, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 25, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 22, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Jan 15, 2018
Claims
Jan 15, 2018
Description
Jan 15, 2018
Drawings
Jan 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Description
Jan 11, 2018
Drawings
Jan 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2018
Request for correction of the publication
Sep 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2016
English translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 16, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 3, 2016
Examination started
Jun 9, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 21, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 16, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jun 28, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2011
Claims
Jun 24, 2011
Description
Jun 24, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 17, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 15, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 18, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 18, 2009
European search opinion
Dec 18, 2009
European search report
Jul 8, 2009
Abstract
Jul 8, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 8, 2009
Claims
Jul 8, 2009
Description
Jul 8, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2009
Drawings
Jul 8, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2273123

PIERBURG PUMP TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP09164927A
Filing Date: Jul 8, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 17, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 21, 2018
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