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Sliding Surface Machining Of An Elastically Deformed Sliding Bearing Shell

Patent No. EP2596256 (titled "Sliding Surface Machining Of An Elastically Deformed Sliding Bearing Shell") was filed by Federal Mogul Wiesbaden on Apr 14, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 2, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Jul 1, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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May 31, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 25, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 15, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 14, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 14, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 1, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 1, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 30, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Aug 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2019
English translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
May 8, 2019
Rectification of the designation of the inventor under Rule 21 EPC
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 29, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 27, 2019
Claims
Feb 27, 2019
Description
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 26, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2018
Examination started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 25, 2013
Priority search results
Oct 25, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Oct 21, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 30, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 30, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Aug 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 3, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 12, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 28, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 31, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 23, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 23, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 23, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 30, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 23, 2012
Written opinion
Nov 23, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Nov 23, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jul 17, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
May 15, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 15, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
May 8, 2012
PCT demand form
May 8, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 14, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 26, 2012
Published international application - A1
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2011
Abstract
Apr 14, 2011
Claims
Apr 14, 2011
Description
Apr 14, 2011
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EP2596256

FEDERAL MOGUL WIESBADEN

Application Number: EP11715488A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 27, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 2, 2019
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