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Method For Producing Welded Helical-Seam Tubes Having Optimized Tube Geometry

Patent No. EP2493638 (titled "Method For Producing Welded Helical-Seam Tubes Having Optimized Tube Geometry") was filed by Mannesmann Grorohr on Aug 26, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 5, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMS GROUP	Apr 4, 2018	REUTHER

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Nov 24, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Nov 4, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 4, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 26, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 19, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 19, 2020
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Notice of appeal
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 19, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 19, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 19, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 19, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 19, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 26, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 9, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2018
General enquiry
Apr 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 24, 2017
English translation of the claims
May 24, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 24, 2017
French translation of claims
May 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 21, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 10, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 10, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 8, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 8, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 11, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 24, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 22, 2012
Priority search results
Mar 22, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 9, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
May 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 5, 2011
Copy of the international search report
May 5, 2011
Copy of the international search report
May 5, 2011
Published international application - A1
Dec 21, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 21, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 21, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 18, 2010
Abstract
Oct 18, 2010
Claims
Oct 18, 2010
Description
Oct 18, 2010
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EP2493638

MANNESMANN GROROHR

Application Number: EP10768373A
Filing Date: Aug 26, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 6, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2017
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