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Method For Producing A Brake Caliper, Machining Tool For Carrying Out The Method, Brake Caliper Produced Using The Method, And Disk Brake Having A Caliper Of Said Type

Patent No. EP2304261 (titled "Method For Producing A Brake Caliper, Machining Tool For Carrying Out The Method, Brake Caliper Produced Using The Method, And Disk Brake Having A Caliper Of Said Type") was filed by Wabco Europe Bvba on Jul 23, 2009. The application was issued on Nov 29, 2023.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE	Dec 8, 2016	SPECHT
BPW BERGISCHE ACHSEN	Dec 7, 2016	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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

Nov 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2023
English translation of the claims
Oct 23, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 23, 2023
French translation of claims
Oct 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 25, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 25, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 25, 2023
Means of redress
May 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 14, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 14, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 5, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Sep 5, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Aug 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 1, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 1, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 18, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 18, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 18, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 22, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 22, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 1, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Mar 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 1, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 21, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 21, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 19, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 19, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 19, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 18, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 18, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 17, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 17, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 17, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Claims
Dec 15, 2021
Claims
Dec 15, 2021
Claims
Dec 15, 2021
Claims
Dec 15, 2021
Claims
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 30, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 30, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 30, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 15, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 12, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 14, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 27, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 3, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 3, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Apr 6, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2019
Claims
Aug 1, 2019
Claims
Aug 1, 2019
Claims
Aug 1, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 31, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 29, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 9, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 20, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2019
Claims
Mar 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 16, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 14, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Nov 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 21, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 12, 2016
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 9, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 9, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 9, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2015
English translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 22, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 8, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 8, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 8, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 16, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 18, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 18, 2013
Drawings
Apr 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 15, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 30, 2011
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 26, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Mar 9, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 9, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 8, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 6, 2010
Annex
Dec 6, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 25, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 4, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Feb 4, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Feb 4, 2010
Published international application - A1
Oct 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 23, 2009
Abstract
Jul 23, 2009
Claims
Jul 23, 2009
Description
Jul 23, 2009
Drawings

EP2304261

WABCO EUROPE BVBA

Application Number: EP09777399A
Filing Date: Jul 23, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 27, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2023
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