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Thermomechanical Ageing For 6Xxx Extrusions - EP3529393

The patent EP3529393 was granted to Constellium Singen on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2017 under application number EP17784321A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3529393

CONSTELLIUM SINGEN

Application Number: EP17784321A
Filing Date: Oct 19, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 10, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 19, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
HYDRO EXTRUDED SOLUTIONS	May 18, 2021	HYDRO IPD	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
DESCRIPTION	EP2653944
DESCRIPTION	EP2883973
DESCRIPTION	EP2993244
DESCRIPTION	US4082578
DESCRIPTION	US9359660
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2883973
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2993244
OPPOSITION	EP0302623
OPPOSITION	EP2563944
OPPOSITION	EP2883973
OPPOSITION	EP2993244
OPPOSITION	WO0238821

Dossier Documents

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Feb 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 24, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Authorisation
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 23, 2022
General authorisation
OPPO
Mar 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 23, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 16, 2022
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
OPPO
Mar 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 31, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2020
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Search/Exam
May 25, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 20, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 24, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 31, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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May 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 22, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 2, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 2, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
May 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2018
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2017
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Nov 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 30, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Oct 27, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Oct 24, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Oct 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Description
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Drawings
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Oct 19, 2017
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO