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Specification Of An Invention Patent For "Sliding Element For Use In Internal Combustion Engines".

Patent No. EP2814999 (titled "Specification Of An Invention Patent For "Sliding Element For Use In Internal Combustion Engines".") was filed by Mahle on Feb 15, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 17, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IHI IONBOND	Mar 17, 2021	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 27, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 27, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 2, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2022
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
May 6, 2022
Summons to give evidence
May 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 10, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 31, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 17, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 17, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 17, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 29, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 5, 2020
French translation of claims
May 5, 2020
German translation of the claims
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 7, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 7, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2019
Claims
Nov 13, 2019
Description
Nov 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Claims
Nov 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 10, 2016
Claims
Nov 10, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2016
Examination started
Feb 15, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jul 10, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 19, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 27, 2014
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Nov 26, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 29, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 26, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 2, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 20, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Aug 20, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 13, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jun 27, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 11, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 22, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 22, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jun 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 1, 2013
Abstract
Mar 1, 2013
Claims
Mar 1, 2013
Description
Mar 1, 2013
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EP2814999

MAHLE

Application Number: EP13708068A
Filing Date: Feb 15, 2013
Status: Revoked; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 17, 2020
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