Reinforcing Sleeve For A Central Double Actuating Cylinder Of A Double Clutch

Patent No. EP3140560 (titled "Reinforcing Sleeve For A Central Double Actuating Cylinder Of A Double Clutch") was filed by Schaeffler on Apr 14, 2015. The application was issued on Mar 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FTE AUTOMOTIVE	Dec 7, 2018	VALEO POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS

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Jul 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 19, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 7, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 3, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 31, 2019
Claims
May 31, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2019
Claims
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 18, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 25, 2017
Examination started
Aug 25, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Aug 2, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 16, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 16, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jun 9, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Feb 15, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 16, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 16, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 22, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 1, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Nov 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Nov 12, 2015
Published international application - A1
Oct 20, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 20, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 20, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 8, 2015
Abstract
Jun 8, 2015
Claims
Jun 8, 2015
Description
Jun 8, 2015
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EP3140560

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Application Number: EP15728390A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2015
Status: Revoked; Jul 22, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 28, 2018
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Reinforcing Sleeve For A Central Double Actuating Cylinder Of A Double Clutch

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