Sliding Element, In Particular Piston Ring

Patent No. EP3449032 (titled "Sliding Element, In Particular Piston Ring") was filed by Federal Mogul Burscheid on Apr 28, 2017. The application was issued on Mar 11, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHLE	Dec 11, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER

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Oct 13, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 13, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 29, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 13, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 13, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 11, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 11, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Dec 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 23, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 13, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 16, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 30, 2019
Examination started
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Priority search results
Sep 10, 2019
Priority search results
Sep 10, 2019
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 1, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 5, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 7, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 7, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 7, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 7, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 2, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 2, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jul 2, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 2, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 2, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 28, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 28, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 28, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 27, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 27, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 20, 2018
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Mar 13, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2018
PCT demand form
Feb 28, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 28, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Nov 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Nov 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
Oct 11, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 11, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 4, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Aug 4, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Aug 2, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 2, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 2, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 16, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
May 16, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
May 12, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Abstract
Apr 28, 2017
Claims
Apr 28, 2017
Description
Apr 28, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 28, 2017
Drawings
Apr 28, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3449032

FEDERAL MOGUL BURSCHEID

Application Number: EP17721115A
Filing Date: Apr 28, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 14, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 11, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3449032B1, Google Patents

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