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Equipment For Measurement And Control Of Load Material Or Scrap Feeding Into A Furnace And Relative Method

Patent No. EP1872074 (titled "Equipment For Measurement And Control Of Load Material Or Scrap Feeding Into A Furnace And Relative Method") was filed by Techint Compagnia Tecnica Internazionale on Apr 7, 2006. The application was issued on Mar 26, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE	Jul 28, 2016	PETRAZ

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 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2024
Description
May 14, 2024
French translation of claims
May 14, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 5, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 5, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 28, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 19, 2024
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 1, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 1, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 1, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 1, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 4, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 4, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 4, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 19, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Apr 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 23, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 23, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 18, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
General enquiry
Nov 29, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 18, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 21, 2022
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Apr 21, 2022
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Apr 7, 2022
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2022
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2022
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2022
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Jan 28, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 7, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 16, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 10, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 10, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 30, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 2, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 21, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 17, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 17, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 4, 2018
Claims
Apr 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Request for documents
Jan 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Claims
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 16, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Nov 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Authorisation
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 21, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 18, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 7, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 15, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 9, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 2, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 1, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 20, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 14, 2009
Authorisation
May 14, 2009
Submission concerning representation
May 13, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Mar 24, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2009
Claims
Mar 24, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 21, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2008
Annex to the communication
Sep 26, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 23, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 17, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 14, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 12, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 3, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 27, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 29, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 8, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 18, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 5, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 21, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 29, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 4, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 4, 2007
Annex
Oct 4, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 24, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 7, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 19, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Oct 19, 2006
Published international application - A1
Apr 7, 2006
Abstract
Apr 7, 2006
Claims
Apr 7, 2006
Description
Apr 7, 2006
Drawings
Apr 7, 2006
Submission concerning representation

EP1872074

TECHINT COMPAGNIA TECNICA INTERNAZIONALE

Application Number: EP06742598A
Filing Date: Apr 7, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 21, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 26, 2025
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