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Damping Valve, In Particular For Shock Absorbers Of Vehicles, With Adjustable Damping Force

Patent No. EP2812598 (titled "Damping Valve, In Particular For Shock Absorbers Of Vehicles, With Adjustable Damping Force") was filed by Kendrion Villingen on Feb 6, 2013. The application was issued on Jul 20, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN	Apr 19, 2017	-

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Apr 3, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 3, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 17, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 17, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Request for documents
May 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 10, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 22, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 22, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 23, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 10, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 3, 2015
Examination started
Oct 16, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 10, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 10, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 9, 2015
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 9, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 17, 2015
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jun 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 3, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Priority search results
May 27, 2015
Priority search results
May 27, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 15, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 2, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 1, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 1, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 7, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 23, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 15, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 15, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 15, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jun 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 25, 2013
Abstract
Feb 25, 2013
Claims
Feb 25, 2013
Description
Feb 25, 2013
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EP2812598

KENDRION VILLINGEN

Application Number: EP13707806A
Filing Date: Feb 6, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 5, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 20, 2016
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