Furnace For Melting Inorganic Salts

Patent No. EP2551625 (titled "Furnace For Melting Inorganic Salts") was filed by Herlogas on Mar 21, 2011. The application was issued on May 14, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DURFERRIT	Feb 6, 2015	RUCKH

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

Mar 24, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 24, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 21, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2016
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 9, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 23, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 11, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
Feb 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
Feb 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2015
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2015
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2015
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2015
Authorisation
Oct 8, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Claims
Sep 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 18, 2015
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 26, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 26, 2014
French translation of claims
Feb 26, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 5, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 5, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 5, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 5, 2013
Text intended for grant
Sep 30, 2013
Examination started
Sep 14, 2013
General enquiry
Aug 16, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jun 20, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 20, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 27, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 31, 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 10, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 8, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 5, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 6, 2012
Abstract
Sep 6, 2012
Annex
Sep 6, 2012
Annex
Sep 6, 2012
Claims
Sep 6, 2012
Description
Sep 6, 2012
Drawings
Sep 6, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Sep 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 3, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 12, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 12, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Jan 12, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Nov 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 17, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2011
International publication pamphlet
May 25, 2011
Abstract
May 25, 2011
Claims
May 25, 2011
Description
May 25, 2011
Drawings

EP2551625

HERLOGAS

Application Number: EP11721795A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 24, 2017
Publication Date: May 14, 2014
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EP2551625