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The patent EP3174663 was granted to Aleris Rolled Products Germany on Nov 17, 2021. The application was originally filed on Jun 18, 2015 under application number EP15729194A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3174663

ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY

Application Number: EP15729194A
Filing Date: Jun 18, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 15, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 17, 2021
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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GRANGES	May 20, 2019	VALEA	-

Patent Citations (11) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008274367
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012237793
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6555251
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03089237
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2007042206
OPPOSITION	EP0799667
OPPOSITION	US2014096943
OPPOSITION	US8663817
OPPOSITION	WO03089237
OPPOSITION	WO2005118899
OPPOSITION	WO2008063855

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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Mar 2, 2022
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
OPPO
Oct 21, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Oct 21, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 6, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Oct 6, 2021
French translation of claims
OPPO
Oct 6, 2021
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Aug 24, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jun 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
General authorisation
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 22, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
May 20, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 3, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 27, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 10, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Mar 7, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2015
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Aug 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 18, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 18, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 18, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Jun 18, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO