Method For Producing A Lead-Free Sliding Bearing

Patent No. EP2580362 (titled "Method For Producing A Lead-Free Sliding Bearing") was filed by Federal Mogul Wiesbaden on Jun 10, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 18, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MIBA GLEITLAGE AUSTRIA	Apr 16, 2019	HUBSCHER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE

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Jul 21, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 21, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 16, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 8, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2019
Request for documents
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 16, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 16, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 21, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2018
English translation of the claims
Apr 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 15, 2018
Examination started
Sep 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 1, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 17, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2013
Annex
Dec 31, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Dec 31, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 31, 2012
Reply by International Bureau
Dec 31, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 17, 2012
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Dec 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 19, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 20, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 20, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 20, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 17, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - drawings
Aug 17, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 20, 2012
Written opinion
Jul 20, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 20, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Dec 22, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2011
Published international application - A1
Sep 26, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 26, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 15, 2011
PCT demand form
Sep 15, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 15, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 10, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2010
Abstract
Jun 10, 2010
Claims
Jun 10, 2010
Description

EP2580362

FEDERAL MOGUL WIESBADEN

Application Number: EP10726467A
Filing Date: Jun 10, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 23, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 18, 2018
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