Frame For A Device For Holding And Replacing Casting Plates And Assembly

Patent No. EP2547474 (titled "Frame For A Device For Holding And Replacing Casting Plates And Assembly") was filed by Vesuvius Group on Mar 17, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 27, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REFRACTORY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO. KG	May 26, 2015	LUCHS

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

Apr 29, 2016
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 29, 2016
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 25, 2016
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2016
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2016
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2015
Request for documents
Jun 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 29, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 31, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 16, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 16, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 15, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 15, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 15, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 28, 2013
Examination started
Jan 4, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 29, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 29, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 25, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 10, 2012
Note on telephone consultation
Oct 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 24, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 24, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 30, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 30, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 30, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 30, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 14, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 14, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 14, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 14, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 31, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 19, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 14, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 14, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 7, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 7, 2011
PCT demand form
Dec 7, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 7, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 7, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 7, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 1, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 1, 2011
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 1, 2011
PCT demand form
Dec 1, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 1, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 1, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 1, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Oct 10, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 23, 2011
Abstract
Mar 23, 2011
Claims
Mar 23, 2011
Description
Mar 23, 2011
Drawings
Mar 23, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2547474

VESUVIUS GROUP

Application Number: EP11710131A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2011
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: Aug 27, 2014
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Frame For A Device For Holding And Replacing Casting Plates And Assembly

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