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Method And Device For The Controlled Secondary Cooling Of A Continuous Casting Installation

Patent No. EP2643109 (titled "Method And Device For The Controlled Secondary Cooling Of A Continuous Casting Installation") was filed by SMS Group on Sep 26, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Dec 2, 2015	MIKOTA

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Mar 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 28, 2018
Refund of fees
Feb 26, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 15, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 7, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 7, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 7, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 6, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 19, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 3, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 3, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Drawings
Apr 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2017
Claims
Apr 13, 2017
Claims
Apr 13, 2017
Drawings
Apr 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2016
Annex to a communication
Sep 19, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 19, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Claims
May 18, 2016
Drawings
May 18, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 17, 2016
Claims
May 17, 2016
Drawings
May 17, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 26, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 26, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 16, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Sep 13, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Sep 9, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 4, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 10, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Aug 8, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jul 23, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 30, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 30, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 25, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
May 17, 2013
Matter concerning the application
May 17, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 10, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 10, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 10, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 5, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 18, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 4, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
May 31, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 31, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 31, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 31, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Mar 31, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Mar 29, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 29, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 29, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Mar 29, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 2, 2012
PCT demand form
Dec 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2011
Abstract
Sep 26, 2011
Claims
Sep 26, 2011
Description
Sep 26, 2011
Drawings

EP2643109

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP11760498A
Filing Date: Sep 26, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 28, 2018
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