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A Lubricating Oil Composition - EP2363454

The patent EP2363454 was granted to Infineum on Sep 26, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 24, 2010 under application number EP10196988A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2363454

INFINEUM

Application Number: EP10196988A
Filing Date: Dec 24, 2010
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
CHEVRON ORONITE	Jun 26, 2019	HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (35) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0330522
DESCRIPTION	GB1030306
DESCRIPTION	US3024195
DESCRIPTION	US3024237
DESCRIPTION	US3087936
DESCRIPTION	US3113986
DESCRIPTION	US3154560
DESCRIPTION	US3172892
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DESCRIPTION	US3219666
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DESCRIPTION	US3985830
DESCRIPTION	US4116917
DESCRIPTION	US4146489
DESCRIPTION	US4292414
DESCRIPTION	US4506056
DESCRIPTION	US5141996
DESCRIPTION	WO9813443
DESCRIPTION	WO9921902
EXAMINATION	EP1486557
EXAMINATION	US2003119682
EXAMINATION	WO0179399
OPPOSITION	US2007099808
OPPOSITION	US8999905
OPPOSITION	WO0027956
SEARCH	EP0298578
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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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Sep 28, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 6, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Apr 6, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2015
Description
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Jul 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2012
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2012
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2011
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2011
European search report
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Feb 25, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Abstract
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Description
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Dec 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Dec 24, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam