Sliding Element, In Particular Piston Ring - EP3449032

The patent EP3449032 was granted to Federal Mogul Burscheid on Mar 11, 2020. The application was originally filed on Apr 28, 2017 under application number EP17721115A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3449032

FEDERAL MOGUL BURSCHEID
Application Number
EP17721115A
Filing Date
Apr 28, 2017
Status
Opposition Rejected
Oct 14, 2022
Grant Date
Mar 11, 2020
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MAHLEDec 11, 2020BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATERADMISSIBLE

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