Railroad Vehicle Brake Disc

Patent No. EP3388706 (titled "Railroad Vehicle Brake Disc") was filed by East Japan Railway on Dec 6, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 27, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS MOBILITY AUSTRIA	Nov 10, 2020	SIEMENS PATENT ATTORNEYS

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Aug 31, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 31, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 25, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 23, 2023
French translation of claims
Aug 23, 2023
German translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 1, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Feb 27, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Feb 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 17, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 17, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 17, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 17, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 24, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 4, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 24, 2020
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Apr 24, 2020
Letter concerning publication issues
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Request for correction of the publication
Feb 24, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 16, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 19, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 19, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 22, 2019
Examination started
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 27, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 14, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 28, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 28, 2018
European search opinion
Nov 28, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 28, 2018
Supplementary European search report
Nov 13, 2018
Search started
Oct 19, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 28, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 19, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Abstract
Jul 6, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2018
Claims
Jul 6, 2018
Description
Jul 6, 2018
Drawings
Jul 6, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 26, 2018
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 23, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 3, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 15, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 15, 2017
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 15, 2017
International publication pamphlet

EP3388706

EAST JAPAN RAILWAY

Application Number: EP16872971A
Filing Date: Dec 6, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 25, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 27, 2023
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