Composite Chromium Plating Film, And Sliding Member Equipped With The Film

Patent No. EP2660362 (titled "Composite Chromium Plating Film, And Sliding Member Equipped With The Film") was filed by Nippon Piston Ring on Dec 27, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Mar 25, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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Aug 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 31, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 31, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2019
French translation of claims
May 17, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 1, 2019
Claims
Feb 1, 2019
Description
Feb 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 7, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 7, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 2, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 2, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 2, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Description
Dec 19, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Dec 12, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Dec 12, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 19, 2018
Invitation to indicate the basis for amendments
Mar 13, 2018
Examination started
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 31, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 12, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 12, 2017
European search opinion
May 12, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
May 12, 2017
Supplementary European search report
May 3, 2017
Search started
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Oct 9, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 2, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 31, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 31, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 31, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 31, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 17, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 17, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2013
Abstract
Jun 17, 2013
Claims
Jun 17, 2013
Description
Jun 17, 2013
Drawings
Jun 17, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 13, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 5, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Jul 5, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2660362

NIPPON PISTON RING

Application Number: EP11853577A
Filing Date: Dec 27, 2011
Status: Revoked; Aug 5, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2019
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