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Si-Killed Steel Wire Rod Having Excellent Fatigue Properties, And Spring Using Same - EP2947168

The patent EP2947168 was granted to Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko SHO Kobe Steel on Mar 7, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 15, 2014 under application number EP14740895A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2947168

KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO KOBE STEEL

Application Number: EP14740895A
Filing Date: Jan 15, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jul 23, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SAARSTAHL	Dec 7, 2018	PATENTANWALTSKANZLEI VIEL & WIESKE PARTGMBB	-

Patent Citations (18) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JP2898472B
DESCRIPTION	JP4134204B
DESCRIPTION	JP4347786B
DESCRIPTION	JP4423050B
DESCRIPTION	JPH0674484B
DESCRIPTION	JPH0674485B
DESCRIPTION	JPH076037B
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2008163424
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2009275262
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2010024539
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH0234748
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH10130714
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0077271
SEARCH	EP1662016
SEARCH	EP2028285
SEARCH	EP2123784
SEARCH	EP2143812
SEARCH	EP2163657

Dossier Documents

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Jul 26, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jul 26, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Jul 21, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Apr 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 9, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Apr 9, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Apr 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 9, 2021
Means of redress
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Apr 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 21, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 21, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Dec 7, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 3, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jan 3, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jan 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Sep 13, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 13, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Sep 13, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 18, 2017
Examination started
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Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 17, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Jul 29, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Jul 12, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jul 12, 2016
European search opinion
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Jul 12, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Jul 12, 2016
Supplementary European search report
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Jun 29, 2016
Search started
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Oct 28, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Aug 21, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 3, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 3, 2015
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jul 16, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jul 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 10, 2015
Abstract
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Jul 10, 2015
Claims
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Jul 10, 2015
Description
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Jul 10, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Jul 10, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 10, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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May 29, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Aug 13, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jul 24, 2014
Copy of the international search report
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Jul 24, 2014
Copy of the translated international search report
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Jul 24, 2014
International publication pamphlet
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