Fixed Caliper Brake And Brake Pad For A Fixed Caliper Brake

Patent No. EP2577085 (titled "Fixed Caliper Brake And Brake Pad For A Fixed Caliper Brake") was filed by Continental Teves & OHG on May 25, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 25, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE	Oct 25, 2017	BEYER
VRI VERBAND DER REIBBELAGINDUSTRIE EV	Oct 20, 2017	IPSILON BENELUX

Dossier Documents

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Mar 23, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 23, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 23, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 18, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 5, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 5, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 8, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 20, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 11, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 11, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Claims
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 25, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2017
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2016
English translation of the claims
Dec 12, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2016
Claims
Jun 9, 2016
Description
Jun 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2015
Claims
Oct 16, 2015
Description
Oct 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 3, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2015
Examination started
Feb 26, 2014
Priority search results
Feb 26, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 10, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 21, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 21, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 21, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 11, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2012
Annex
Nov 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 12, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 8, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 8, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 8, 2011
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2011
Modified abstract
Nov 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 25, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2011
Abstract
May 25, 2011
Claims
May 25, 2011
Description
May 25, 2011
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EP2577085

CONTINENTAL TEVES & OHG

Application Number: EP11721326A
Filing Date: May 25, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 20, 2020
Publication Date: Jan 25, 2017
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Fixed Caliper Brake And Brake Pad For A Fixed Caliper Brake

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