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Method And Arrangement For Monitoring Characteristics Of A Furnace Process In A Furnace Space And Process Monitoring Unit - EP3350527

The patent EP3350527 was granted to Outotec Finland on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 14, 2016 under application number EP16775756A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3350527

OUTOTEC FINLAND

Application Number: EP16775756A
Filing Date: Sep 14, 2016
Status: Revoked; Jan 17, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
REFRACTORY	Mar 19, 2020	PACHER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE2429199
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0079290
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2682483
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015046027
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015070316
OPPOSITION	DE2429199
OPPOSITION	DE2753161
OPPOSITION	EP0079290
OPPOSITION	EP2682483
OPPOSITION	US3742763
OPPOSITION	WO2015046027
OPPOSITION	WO2015070316

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Jan 17, 2025
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 16, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 14, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jan 14, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jan 9, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 9, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Jan 9, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 9, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Dec 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Dec 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 13, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Dec 10, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 10, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 15, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jul 15, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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May 7, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 11, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 11, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 8, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Mar 3, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
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Sep 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 31, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Aug 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
Appeal
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 002
Appeal
Aug 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 9, 2023
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Apr 12, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Apr 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Feb 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 7, 2023
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jan 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 7, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 17, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to give evidence
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 14, 2022
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Abstract
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Description
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2018
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 6, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Sep 8, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Sep 8, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 8, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Aug 31, 2017
Written opinion
PCT2
Aug 31, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Aug 31, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Aug 8, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Jul 28, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Jun 20, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jun 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 15, 2017
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jun 15, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 15, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Jun 15, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2016
Annex
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Dec 15, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 15, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 15, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 18, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Abstract
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Annex
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Claims
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Description
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Drawings
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA