Tool, Machine And Method For Calibrating Bushings

Patent No. EP2688709 (titled "Tool, Machine And Method For Calibrating Bushings") was filed by Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen on Mar 22, 2012. The application was issued on May 17, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ETXE TAR	Jun 30, 2017	BALDER LAW

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Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2023
English translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 12, 2023
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 1, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 1, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 24, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 24, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 15, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jul 6, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jul 6, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 6, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2022
Description
May 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 4, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 24, 2021
Claims
Nov 24, 2021
Claims
Nov 24, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 24, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 24, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 24, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2021
Claims
Oct 15, 2021
Claims
Oct 15, 2021
Claims
Oct 15, 2021
Claims
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 15, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 28, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 14, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 10, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 6, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 3, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 3, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Nov 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 18, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 18, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 13, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 20, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 7, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 2, 2020
Reply to appeal
Dec 18, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Aug 16, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 17, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 11, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jun 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 10, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 10, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 10, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 10, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 10, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 10, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Claims
Feb 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2019
Authorisation
Feb 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 8, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2019
Claims
Feb 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Authorisation
Feb 4, 2019
Authorisation
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 31, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 2, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 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
English translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 25, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 30, 2016
Examination started
Oct 30, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 3, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jun 30, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jun 23, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 9, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 7, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 29, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Nov 4, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 21, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 21, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 21, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 9, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 23, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jun 1, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 1, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 1, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 22, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2012
Abstract
Mar 22, 2012
Claims
Mar 22, 2012
Description
Mar 22, 2012
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EP2688709

ALFING KESSLER SONDERMASCHINEN

Application Number: EP12712092A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: May 17, 2023
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