Friction Material For Brakes

Patent No. EP2491267 (titled "Friction Material For Brakes") was filed by Federal Mogul Products on Oct 23, 2009. The application was issued on Apr 13, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VRI VERBAND DER REIBBELAGINDUSTRIE EV	Apr 25, 2019	IPSILON BENELUX
HARGUTH	Apr 18, 2019	PREU

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.

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Mar 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 3, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 21, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 21, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 21, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 14, 2021
Refund of fees
Dec 10, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 30, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 30, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 27, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2019
General authorisation
Aug 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
May 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Apr 25, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 25, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 18, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 14, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2018
Important information concerning EPO Form 1010
Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 18, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 6, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 28, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 14, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 2, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 2, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 6, 2018
Description
Mar 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 26, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 6, 2017
Claims
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 28, 2016
Annex to a communication
Nov 28, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 28, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2016
Examination started
Feb 25, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 18, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 3, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 25, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 25, 2014
European search opinion
Jul 25, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Jun 24, 2014
Amendments not yet acceptable
May 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 27, 2014
Claims
May 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2014
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
Apr 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 14, 2014
Invitation to indicate the subject-matter to be searched
Apr 7, 2014
Search started
Jan 13, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 3, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 31, 2012
Refund of fees
Aug 1, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 11, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 3, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 26, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 20, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 9, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 8, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 8, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 5, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 28, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Apr 28, 2011
Published international application - A1

EP2491267

FEDERAL MOGUL PRODUCTS

Application Number: EP09850674A
Filing Date: Oct 23, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 11, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2022
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EP2491267