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Plain Bearing Shell With Slide Face Surface Geometry Which Is Profiled In The Axial Direction

Patent No. EP2718577 (titled "Plain Bearing Shell With Slide Face Surface Geometry Which Is Profiled In The Axial Direction") was filed by Federal Mogul Wiesbaden on May 25, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 26, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	May 24, 2016	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER

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Nov 10, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 10, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 7, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 27, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 27, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2017
Claims
Jun 1, 2017
Claims
Jun 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2016
Claims
Nov 3, 2016
Claims
Nov 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 2, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 2, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 2, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 19, 2014
Examination started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 17, 2014
Priority search results
Sep 17, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Sep 2, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 16, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 16, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 16, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 18, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 13, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 13, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 13, 2012
Published international application - A1
Sep 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2012
Abstract
May 25, 2012
Claims
May 25, 2012
Description
May 25, 2012
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EP2718577

FEDERAL MOGUL WIESBADEN

Application Number: EP12724607A
Filing Date: May 25, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 10, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2015
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