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Rotor Assembly For A Vacuum Pump And Vacuum Pump With Such A Rotor Assembly

Patent No. EP2746532 (titled "Rotor Assembly For A Vacuum Pump And Vacuum Pump With Such A Rotor Assembly") was filed by Pierburg Pump Technology on Dec 19, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHWABISCHE HUTTENWERKE AUTOMOTIVE	Nov 14, 2018	SSM SANDMAIR
ZF CV SYSTEMS EUROPE	Nov 14, 2018	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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May 6, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 6, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 6, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 13, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Oct 13, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Sep 10, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 10, 2021
Request for a change of address - opponent
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 26, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 1, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jul 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 23, 2020
Description
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Document concerning representation
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 21, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 28, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
English translation of the claims
Nov 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jul 10, 2017
Claims
Jul 10, 2017
Description
Jul 10, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jul 4, 2017
Claims
Jul 4, 2017
Description
Jul 4, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2017
Examination started
Dec 12, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Dec 13, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 10, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 30, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 28, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 4, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 4, 2013
European search opinion
Mar 4, 2013
European search report
Feb 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Abstract
Dec 19, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 19, 2012
Claims
Dec 19, 2012
Description
Dec 19, 2012
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Drawings
Dec 19, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2746532

PIERBURG PUMP TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP12198156A
Filing Date: Dec 19, 2012
Status: Revoked; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2018
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