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Method For Producing A Metal Strip - EP2991783

The patent EP2991783 was granted to SMS Group on Mar 1, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 30, 2014 under application number EP14720168A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2991783

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP14720168A
Filing Date: Apr 30, 2014
Status: Revoked; Aug 4, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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	Opposition Status
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Nov 30, 2017	METALSLINZ	ADMISSIBLE
ARCELORMITTAL	Nov 29, 2017	LAVOIX	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS60221115
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS60243226
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012068391
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO02070157
OPPOSITION	EP2072157
OPPOSITION	EP2505277
OPPOSITION	JP2010227991
OPPOSITION	JPS60221115
OPPOSITION	JPS6022115
OPPOSITION	JPS60243226
OPPOSITION	US2008257522
OPPOSITION	US2012068391
OPPOSITION	WO02070157

Dossier Documents

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Aug 2, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
May 30, 2023
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 16, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Oct 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 002
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
Authorisation
Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 30, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Sep 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Sep 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Sep 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Sep 26, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Sep 26, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Sep 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 23, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 20, 2022
General authorisation
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Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 20, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Appeal
Sep 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Authorisation
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 12, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Appeal
Oct 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Oct 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 11, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 11, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 11, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 11, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Oct 6, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Jun 10, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Apr 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Mar 23, 2020
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Appeal
Mar 23, 2020
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Appeal
Mar 23, 2020
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Appeal
Mar 18, 2020
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Claims
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Claims
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Claims
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Sep 18, 2019
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Description
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Description
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Description
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 8, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Mar 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 11, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 7, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Aug 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Aug 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Aug 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Aug 7, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jul 15, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jul 15, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
PCT2
Jul 15, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 3, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 3, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 3, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Apr 10, 2015
Written opinion
PCT2
Apr 10, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 10, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Nov 25, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 12, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Nov 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
PCT demand form
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Nov 4, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Oct 31, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Jul 24, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jul 24, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jul 24, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Apr 30, 2014
Abstract
PCTRO
Apr 30, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Apr 30, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Apr 30, 2014
Drawings
PCTRO