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Brake System For Rail Cars, Brake Control Device For Rail Car, And Brake Control Method For Rail Cars

Patent No. EP3031657 (titled "Brake System For Rail Cars, Brake Control Device For Rail Car, And Brake Control Method For Rail Cars") was filed by Nabtesco on Aug 5, 2014. The application was issued on Dec 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE	Sep 4, 2020	PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE

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Feb 9, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 9, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Dec 1, 2021
Summons to give evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Summons to give evidence
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Nov 24, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 15, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 1, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 1, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 4, 2020
International publication pamphlet
Sep 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 29, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 10, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Claims
Apr 15, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 4, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 24, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2018
Examination started
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Mar 31, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 14, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 14, 2017
European search opinion
Mar 14, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 14, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Sep 21, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Sep 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 19, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 15, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 22, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2016
Abstract
Feb 10, 2016
Claims
Feb 10, 2016
Description
Feb 10, 2016
Drawings
Feb 10, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 16, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 21, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 5, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
Feb 12, 2015
International publication pamphlet

EP3031657

NABTESCO

Application Number: EP14835236A
Filing Date: Aug 5, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 10, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 4, 2019
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