Suspension Spring Device And Suspension Coil Spring

Patent No. EP3150880 (titled "Suspension Spring Device And Suspension Coil Spring") was filed by NHK Spring on May 28, 2014. The application was issued on Jan 30, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VERBAND DER DEUTSCHEN FEDERNINDUSTRIE EV VDFI	Oct 30, 2019	HAVERKAMP PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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May 19, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 19, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 25, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Apr 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 18, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 8, 2019
Request for documents
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Dec 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 22, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 22, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Jul 31, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 26, 2018
Examination started
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jul 2, 2018
Annex
Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jan 9, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 21, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 21, 2017
European search opinion
Dec 21, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Dec 21, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Dec 11, 2017
Search started
Mar 8, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 9, 2017
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 12, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 12, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 19, 2016
Refund of fees
Jan 7, 2016
Information regarding early processing
Dec 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2015
Abstract
Dec 16, 2015
Claims
Dec 16, 2015
Description
Dec 16, 2015
Drawings
Dec 16, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 3, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Dec 3, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
Dec 3, 2015
International publication pamphlet

EP3150880

NHK SPRING

Application Number: EP14893187A
Filing Date: May 28, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 20, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 30, 2019
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