Torsion Vibration Damper

Patent No. EP2853771 (titled "Torsion Vibration Damper") was filed by ZF Friedrichshafen on Aug 21, 2014. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHAEFFLER	Nov 28, 2018	WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN
VALEO EMBRAYAGES	Nov 28, 2018	VALEO POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS

Dossier Documents

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May 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 27, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 27, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 27, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 27, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 27, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 28, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jan 15, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 15, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2017
Claims
Feb 9, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 13, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 7, 2016
Examination started
Jun 29, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jun 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 19, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 19, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jun 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jun 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 4, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 16, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 16, 2015
European search opinion
Jan 16, 2015
European search report
Jan 7, 2015
Search started
Oct 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 23, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
Aug 23, 2014
Priority document
Aug 21, 2014
Abstract
Aug 21, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 21, 2014
Claims
Aug 21, 2014
Description
Aug 21, 2014
Designation of inventor
Aug 21, 2014
Drawings
Aug 21, 2014
Priority search results
Aug 21, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2853771

ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

Application Number: EP14181710A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2014
Status: Revoked; May 12, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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EP2853771