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Aluminium-Copper-Lithium Alloy Sheets For Producing Aeroplane Fuselages - EP2981631

The patent EP2981631 was granted to Constellium Issoire on Aug 2, 2017. The application was originally filed on Apr 1, 2014 under application number EP14719034A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2981631

CONSTELLIUM ISSOIRE

Application Number: EP14719034A
Filing Date: Apr 1, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 3, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2017
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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ARCONIC	Apr 30, 2018	BARTON	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (7) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN101967588
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1891247
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010314007
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011209801
OPPOSITION	CN101967588
OPPOSITION	CN102021457B
OPPOSITION	US7744704

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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Apr 2, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Refund of fees
Appeal
Mar 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 20, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jan 29, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 29, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 21, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 9, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 14, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 24, 2014
Abstract
PCTISA
Apr 24, 2014
Claims
PCTISA
Apr 24, 2014
Description
PCTISA
Apr 24, 2014
Drawings
PCTISA
Apr 24, 2014
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA