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Piston Assembly Including A Polymer Coating With Hard Particles Applied To Sliding Surfaces

Patent No. EP2771594 (titled "Piston Assembly Including A Polymer Coating With Hard Particles Applied To Sliding Surfaces") was filed by Federal Mogul on Oct 26, 2012. The application was issued on May 29, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Feb 28, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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Oct 21, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 21, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 18, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 5, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 5, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 15, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 6, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 3, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 3, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 12, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 18, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 9, 2018
Claims
Jul 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 7, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 7, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2017
Claims
Nov 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 22, 2017
Claims
Mar 22, 2017
Description
Mar 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2016
Examination started
Aug 15, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 6, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 6, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 13, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 10, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 2, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 2, 2013
Published international application - A1
Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 8, 2012
Abstract
Nov 8, 2012
Claims
Nov 8, 2012
Description
Nov 8, 2012
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EP2771594

FEDERAL MOGUL

Application Number: EP12784831A
Filing Date: Oct 26, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date: May 29, 2019
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