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Device For The Continuous Casting Of Metals, In Particular Steel Material, To Form Elongated Products In A Multiple Casting Line

Patent No. EP1539403 (titled "Device For The Continuous Casting Of Metals, In Particular Steel Material, To Form Elongated Products In A Multiple Casting Line") was filed by SMS Demag on Sep 2, 2003. The application was issued on Jan 4, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Oct 3, 2017	MIKOTA

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jul 26, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 26, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 23, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 12, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 26, 2018
Claims
Mar 26, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2018
Claims
Mar 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 24, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 23, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 23, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 29, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 29, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 24, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 30, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 22, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 10, 2012
Claims
Oct 10, 2012
Claims
Oct 10, 2012
Description
Oct 10, 2012
Description
Oct 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Oct 8, 2012
Claims
Oct 8, 2012
Description
Oct 8, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jun 25, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2009
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 14, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 9, 2009
Request for change of name
May 8, 2009
Request for change of name
Sep 9, 2008
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 10, 2006
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 3, 2006
Request for change of representative
Nov 3, 2006
Request for change of representative
May 4, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 4, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 11, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 5, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 8, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 3, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 3, 2004
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 5, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 26, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 26, 2004
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 16, 2004
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 16, 2004
PCT demand form
Apr 8, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Apr 8, 2004
Published international application - A1
Oct 10, 2003
Abstract
Oct 10, 2003
Claims
Oct 10, 2003
Description
Oct 10, 2003
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EP1539403

SMS DEMAG

Application Number: EP03798146A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2003
Status: Revoked; Jul 26, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 4, 2017
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