Hollow Poppet Valve And Its Production Process

Patent No. EP2357326 (titled "Hollow Poppet Valve And Its Production Process") was filed by Nittan Valve on Oct 10, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 8, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FEDERAL-MOGUL VALVETRAIN GMBH	Mar 21, 2016	BECKER KURIG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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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Mar 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 6, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 24, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 24, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jul 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Claims
Sep 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Authorisation
Mar 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jul 8, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 11, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 27, 2015
French translation of claims
May 27, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 9, 2014
Claims
May 9, 2014
Description
May 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 28, 2014
Examination started
Jan 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2014
Maintenance of the application
Nov 4, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 16, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 16, 2013
European search opinion
Oct 16, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Sep 19, 2013
Search started
Jul 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 13, 2011
Refund of fees
Jul 8, 2011
Reply by International Bureau
Jun 30, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 21, 2011
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jun 21, 2011
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 28, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 18, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 15, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 15, 2010
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 15, 2010
International publication pamphlet
Oct 8, 2009
Abstract
Oct 8, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Oct 8, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Oct 8, 2009
Claims
Oct 8, 2009
Description
Oct 8, 2009
Drawings
Oct 8, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Oct 8, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase

EP2357326

NITTAN VALVE

Application Number: EP08877285A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2008
Status: Revoked; Mar 9, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 8, 2015
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