A Method Of Brazing Articles Of Stainless Steel

Patent No. EP1888294 (titled "A Method Of Brazing Articles Of Stainless Steel") was filed by Alfa Laval Corporate on May 24, 2006. The application was issued on Apr 12, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SWEP	Feb 9, 2015	STROM & GULLIKSSON

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Feb 16, 2017
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Feb 16, 2017
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2017
Request for correction of the publication
Jan 5, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 5, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 23, 2016
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 13, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 13, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 17, 2016
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 17, 2016
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 14, 2016
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2016
Request for correction
Jul 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2016
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2016
Authorisation
Jan 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2015
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 13, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 18, 2014
Refund of fees
May 7, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 25, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 25, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 20, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 14, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 21, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 15, 2014
Document concerning representation
Jan 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 18, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 18, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 10, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 10, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 10, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 3, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2011
Observations by third parties
Jun 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Jun 14, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 14, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 5, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Aug 5, 2010
Claims
Aug 5, 2010
Description
Aug 5, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 5, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 4, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Aug 4, 2010
Claims
Aug 4, 2010
Description
Aug 4, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 4, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 19, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 25, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jan 25, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 31, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 31, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Jul 30, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 30, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Jul 8, 2009
Maintenance of the application
May 8, 2009
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 21, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 21, 2009
European search opinion
Apr 21, 2009
Supplementary European search report
Jan 23, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 23, 2008
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jan 14, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 3, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 23, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Nov 23, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 23, 2007
Translation of priority document
Nov 23, 2007
Translation of priority document
Oct 8, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 6, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 18, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 18, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 30, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Nov 30, 2006
Published international application - A1

EP1888294

ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE

Application Number: EP06747812A
Filing Date: May 24, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 23, 2016
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2017
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