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Process For Hardening Groove Flanks Of The Annular Groove Of A Steel Piston By Means Of A Laser Beam

Patent No. EP2217733 (titled "Process For Hardening Groove Flanks Of The Annular Groove Of A Steel Piston By Means Of A Laser Beam") was filed by Mahle on Nov 13, 2008. The application was issued on Nov 2, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FEDERAL MOGUL NURNBERG	Aug 2, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Jun 14, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 14, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 11, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2018
Claims
Nov 14, 2018
Claims
Nov 14, 2018
Claims
Nov 14, 2018
Claims
Nov 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 20, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2016
Refund of fees
Nov 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 23, 2016
English translation of the claims
Sep 23, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 21, 2016
English translation of the claims
Sep 21, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 13, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 13, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 16, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 28, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jan 28, 2015
Description
Jan 28, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 26, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jan 26, 2015
Description
Jan 26, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 19, 2011
Late/insufficient payment of the renewal fee without additional fee
Jul 30, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 30, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 27, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 21, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 28, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 3, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 14, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 26, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 10, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 22, 2009
Copy of the international search report
May 22, 2009
Copy of the international search report
May 22, 2009
Published international application - A1
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 18, 2008
Abstract
Dec 18, 2008
Claims
Dec 18, 2008
Description
Dec 18, 2008
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EP2217733

MAHLE

Application Number: EP08849329A
Filing Date: Nov 13, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jun 14, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 2, 2016
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