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An Element Provided With At Least One Slide Surface For Use On An Internal Combustion Engine Or On A Compressor

Patent No. EP2716790 (titled "An Element Provided With At Least One Slide Surface For Use On An Internal Combustion Engine Or On A Compressor") was filed by Mahle on May 28, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 5, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FEDERAL-MOGUL BURSCHEID GMBH	May 6, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Mar 8, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 8, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 5, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 23, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 23, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 2, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 25, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 25, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 25, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 25, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 29, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 6, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2016
Refund of fees
Feb 15, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Oct 5, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 19, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 16, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 16, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 16, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 18, 2015
Examination started
Dec 19, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn(copy of search results missing)
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Sep 10, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 2, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 24, 2014
Annex
Jul 24, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 22, 2014
Annex
Jul 22, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 12, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 23, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2013
Abstract
Dec 18, 2013
Annex
Dec 18, 2013
Claims
Dec 18, 2013
Description
Dec 18, 2013
Drawings
Dec 18, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Oct 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 23, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 23, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 11, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 24, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
May 16, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 16, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 16, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 16, 2013
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 16, 2013
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 16, 2013
Reply to International Search Opinion
Apr 19, 2013
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Apr 17, 2013
Annex
Apr 17, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 17, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 10, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 10, 2013
PCT demand form
Mar 26, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 26, 2013
PCT demand form
Mar 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 6, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 6, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Dec 6, 2012
International publication pamphlet
Oct 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 24, 2012
Abstract
Jul 24, 2012
Annex
Jul 24, 2012
Claims
Jul 24, 2012
Description
Jul 24, 2012
Drawings

EP2716790

MAHLE

Application Number: EP12738384A
Filing Date: May 28, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 8, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2015
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