Fine Grained Sintered Cemented Carbide, Process For Manufacturing And Use Thereof

Patent No. EP1409757 (titled "Fine Grained Sintered Cemented Carbide, Process For Manufacturing And Use Thereof") was filed by Kennametal on Jun 21, 2002. The application was issued on Mar 25, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SANDVIK	Dec 22, 2015	WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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.

Date
Description

Feb 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 31, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 31, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 31, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 31, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 31, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 31, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 31, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 8, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 3, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 9, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 9, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 27, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 27, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 27, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 27, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 5, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 5, 2014
Claims
Sep 5, 2014
Description
Sep 5, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 2, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 2, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jul 2, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 28, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 6, 2012
Claims
Sep 6, 2012
Description
Sep 6, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 4, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 27, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 4, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 29, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 8, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 26, 2008
Annex to the communication
Nov 26, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 17, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 13, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 18, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Nov 14, 2007
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 14, 2007
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 5, 2007
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 5, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Jun 11, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 10, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 27, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 22, 2003
Reply by International Bureau
Sep 29, 2003
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Sep 18, 2003
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 5, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 5, 2003
International preliminary examination report - Automated
Jun 5, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 5, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 5, 2003
Refund of fees (PCT)
Jun 5, 2003
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 10, 2003
Written opinion - Automated
Feb 26, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 26, 2003
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 19, 2003
PCT demand form
Feb 6, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Feb 6, 2003
Published international application - A1
Jul 3, 2002
Abstract
Jul 3, 2002
Claims
Jul 3, 2002
Description
Jul 3, 2002
Drawings
Jul 3, 2002
Submission concerning representation

EP1409757

KENNAMETAL

Application Number: EP02735894A
Filing Date: Jun 21, 2002
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 25, 2015
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