Device For Melting Inset Material In A Cupola

Patent No. EP2213971 (titled "Device For Melting Inset Material In A Cupola") was filed by Linde on Mar 19, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 3, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAIR LIQUIDE	Aug 21, 2015	DE VLEESCHAUWER

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

Oct 27, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 27, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 24, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 13, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Non-scannable object
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 21, 2014
English translation of the claims
Oct 21, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 21, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Aug 6, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 6, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 6, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 14, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 12, 2012
Claims
Jun 12, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2012
Claims
Jun 11, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 3, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2011
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 27, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 9, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 7, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 19, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2010
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 19, 2010
Priority document
Aug 24, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 16, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 23, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 16, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 2, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 2, 2009
European search opinion
Jun 2, 2009
European search report
May 25, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 19, 2009
Abstract
Mar 19, 2009
Claims
Mar 19, 2009
Description
Mar 19, 2009
Designation of inventor
Mar 19, 2009
Drawings
Mar 19, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2213971

LINDE

Application Number: EP09003981A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 27, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 3, 2014
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