Motor Vehicle Shock Absorber

Patent No. EP2470809 (titled "Motor Vehicle Shock Absorber") was filed by Thyssenkrupp Bilstein on Aug 23, 2010. The application was issued on May 11, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KINETIC	Dec 18, 2015	STAEGER & SPERLING PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT 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

Apr 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
English translation of the claims
Mar 29, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 29, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 1, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 1, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 21, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 28, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 28, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Oct 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 19, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 16, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 16, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 16, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 15, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 29, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Claims
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 13, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 13, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 3, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 12, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 10, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 14, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2015
English translation of the claims
Feb 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 4, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2014
Claims
Mar 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2013
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 14, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 14, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2013
Authorisation
Feb 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 8, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 5, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 17, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 11, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 13, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 6, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 23, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2011
Published international application - A1
Nov 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 25, 2010
Abstract
Aug 25, 2010
Claims
Aug 25, 2010
Description
Aug 25, 2010
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EP2470809

THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN

Application Number: EP10750044A
Filing Date: Aug 23, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 8, 2022
Publication Date: May 11, 2022
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