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Compressor Train Start-Up Using Variable Inlet Guide Vanes - EP3408543

The patent EP3408543 was granted to Nuovo Pignone Tecnologie on Feb 8, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 23, 2017 under application number EP17701840A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3408543

NUOVO PIGNONE TECNOLOGIE

Application Number: EP17701840A
Filing Date: Jan 23, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2023
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
LAIR LIQUIDE	Oct 8, 2020	AIR LIQUIDE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1374871
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014000272
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4916893
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5748500
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO8805125
OPPOSITION	US2014161588
OPPOSITION	US2014373551
OPPOSITION	WO2013081840
OPPOSITION	WO2014058524

Dossier Documents

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Jan 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 11, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jan 11, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jan 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jan 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 3, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jan 3, 2023
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jan 3, 2023
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Jan 3, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Oct 31, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Oct 31, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Oct 31, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Oct 24, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 17, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2021
Document concerning representation
OPPO
May 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Oct 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Filing of a new opposition
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 13, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Search/Exam
May 8, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
May 3, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Aug 3, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 3, 2017
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2017
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Mar 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Mar 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Mar 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Feb 10, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Jan 30, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Jan 27, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Abstract
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Claims
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Description
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Drawings
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
PCTISA
Jan 23, 2017
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
PCTRO
Jan 23, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCTRO