Support For A Damping Device For A Vehicle Transmission System

Patent No. EP3069044 (titled "Support For A Damping Device For A Vehicle Transmission System") was filed by Valeo Embrayages on Nov 7, 2014. The application was issued on Aug 28, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHAEFFLER	Jun 2, 2020	WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN	May 27, 2020	-

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Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 23, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 23, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 23, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 23, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 23, 2025
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Sep 23, 2025
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 15, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 2, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 2, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 2, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 19, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 27, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 12, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 20, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 29, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2024
Reply to appeal
Dec 1, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 23, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 17, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 17, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 17, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 17, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 22, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 22, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Sep 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2023
Notice of appeal
Aug 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2023
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 14, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Dec 15, 2021
Document concerning representation
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 4, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 27, 2020
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 1, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 2, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 2, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2018
Claims
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2018
Annex to the communication
Aug 2, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2018
Examination started
Apr 16, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jan 26, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 12, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 2, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Sep 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 29, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 24, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 25, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 21, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 14, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 31, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2016
Abstract
Mar 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 29, 2016
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 29, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 8, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 21, 2015
Copy of the international search report
May 21, 2015
Copy of the international search report
May 21, 2015
Published international application - A1
Mar 13, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 13, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 13, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 7, 2014
Abstract
Nov 7, 2014
Claims
Nov 7, 2014
Description
Nov 7, 2014
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EP3069044

VALEO EMBRAYAGES

Application Number: EP14806030A
Filing Date: Nov 7, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 26, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
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Support For A Damping Device For A Vehicle Transmission System

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EP3069044