Brake System Of A Drum Brake

Patent No. EP2751439 (titled "Brake System Of A Drum Brake") was filed by SAF Holland on Dec 13, 2012. The application was issued on May 7, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BPW BERGISCHE ACHSEN	Jan 2, 2017	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB
KNOTT GMBH	Dec 30, 2016	FLACH BAUER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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Apr 10, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 10, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 10, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 28, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2025
English translation of the claims
Mar 28, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 28, 2025
French translation of claims
Mar 28, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 17, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 17, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 17, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 11, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2025
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Feb 7, 2025
General enquiry
Feb 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 5, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 5, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2024
Means of redress
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2023
Description
Apr 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 3, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 3, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 20, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2022
Claims
Jul 27, 2022
Claims
Jul 27, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 27, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 8, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 28
Jun 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 29
Jun 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 30
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 1, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Mar 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Claims
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Claims
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 28, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 28, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 6, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 17, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 17, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 17, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 3, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 21, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 7, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 10, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2016
English translation of the claims
Feb 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 29, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 29, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 29, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 2, 2015
Examination started
Apr 8, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 26, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 11, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 31, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2014
Annex
Mar 31, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Mar 31, 2014
Priority search results
Mar 31, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 16, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 16, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jan 16, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 16, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 16, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 19, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 23, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 15, 2013
PCT demand form
Oct 15, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 15, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 15, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 15, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 11, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 20, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 20, 2013
Published international application - A1
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 13, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 22, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 22, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2012
Abstract
Dec 13, 2012
Claims
Dec 13, 2012
Description
Dec 13, 2012
Drawings
Dec 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2751439

SAF HOLLAND

Application Number: EP12799210A
Filing Date: Dec 13, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 4, 2025
Publication Date: May 7, 2025
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