Slide Ring Seal

Patent No. EP2815158 (titled "Slide Ring Seal") was filed by Carl Freudenberg on Jul 10, 2013. The application was issued on Oct 28, 2015.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KACO	Jul 27, 2016	JACKISCH KOHL

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Nov 30, 2022
Refund of fees
Nov 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 24, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 24, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 23, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 11, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Oct 11, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2021
Authorisation
Sep 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 2, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 22, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 6, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 23, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 27, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Claims
Jul 24, 2018
Claims
Jul 24, 2018
Claims
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 13, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Apr 16, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 16, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 6, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 13, 2017
Claims
Jan 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 28, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 26, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 5, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 29, 2016
Authorisation
Aug 29, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 11, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 11, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 2, 2015
Examination started
Nov 27, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 26, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 18, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 30, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 30, 2014
Published international application - A1
Aug 25, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 18, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 25, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 25, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 25, 2014
Priority search results
Apr 25, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 13, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 16, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 16, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 21, 2013
Abstract
Aug 21, 2013
Annex
Aug 21, 2013
Annex
Aug 21, 2013
Annex
Aug 21, 2013
Annex
Aug 21, 2013
Claims
Aug 21, 2013
Description
Aug 21, 2013
Drawings
Jul 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs

EP2815158

CARL FREUDENBERG

Application Number: EP13750844A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2013
Status: Revoked; Dec 2, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2015
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