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Tension Spring For A Force-Controlled Readjusting Device Of A Clutch Unit And Method For Checking Correct Installation Of A Clutch Unit

Patent No. EP2691668 (titled "Tension Spring For A Force-Controlled Readjusting Device Of A Clutch Unit And Method For Checking Correct Installation Of A Clutch Unit") was filed by Schaeffler on Mar 19, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 16, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VALEO EMBRAYAGES	Feb 20, 2017	CARDON

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Sep 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 28, 2019
English translation of the claims
Aug 28, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 28, 2019
French translation of claims
May 29, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
May 29, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 29, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
May 13, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 28, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 28, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Description
Sep 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 25, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 25, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 15, 2018
Claims
Jun 15, 2018
Claims
Jun 15, 2018
Claims
Jun 15, 2018
Claims
Jun 15, 2018
Description
Jun 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Claims
Jun 13, 2018
Claims
Jun 13, 2018
Claims
Jun 13, 2018
Claims
Jun 13, 2018
Description
Jun 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 27, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 28, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 21, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 24, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 24, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 28, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 28, 2016
Text intended for grant
Aug 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 13, 2015
Claims
Aug 13, 2015
Description
Aug 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Claims
Aug 10, 2015
Description
Aug 10, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 2, 2015
Examination started
Jan 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 17, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 8, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 15, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Feb 17, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 21, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 2, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 23, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 4, 2012
Abstract
May 4, 2012
Claims
May 4, 2012
Description
May 4, 2012
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EP2691668

SCHAEFFLER

Application Number: EP12718571A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 13, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
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