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Engine Piston

Patent No. EP2825756 (titled "Engine Piston") was filed by Federal Mogul on Mar 12, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 21, 2022.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Jul 16, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 15, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 15, 2022
German translation of the claims
Nov 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 19, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 19, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 12, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2022
General enquiry
Aug 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 2, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 24, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2020
Request for documents
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 16, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 10, 2020
Payment submission rejected
Oct 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 18, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 18, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 19, 2017
Claims
Dec 19, 2017
Description
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2017
Examination started
May 16, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 9, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 9, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 5, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 5, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 7, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 21, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 1, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 10, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 19, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Sep 19, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jun 21, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 21, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 21, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 20, 2013
Abstract
Mar 20, 2013
Claims
Mar 20, 2013
Description
Mar 20, 2013
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EP2825756

FEDERAL MOGUL

Application Number: EP13712436A
Filing Date: Mar 12, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 18, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2022
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