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Aluminum Alloy Forged Material For Automobile And Method For Manufacturing The Same

Patent No. EP2644725 (titled "Aluminum Alloy Forged Material For Automobile And Method For Manufacturing The Same") was filed by Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko SHO Kobe Steel on Mar 27, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BHARAT FORGE ALUMINIUMTECHNIK GMBH	Jun 15, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE
FRIED V NEUMAN	Jun 15, 2016	LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN
OTTO FUCHS KG	Jun 14, 2016	HAVERKAMP

Dossier Documents

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Jan 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 2, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Observations by third parties
Aug 24, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
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Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 7, 2018
Non-scannable object
Mar 7, 2018
Observations by third parties
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Sep 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2016
Observations by third parties
Aug 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Aug 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jul 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 21, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 1, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 1, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 11, 2015
Examination started
Jun 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 24, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 24, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 8, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 13, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 28, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 28, 2013
European search opinion
Nov 28, 2013
European search report
Nov 18, 2013
Search started
Sep 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 11, 2013
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jun 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 28, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 28, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 11, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 27, 2013
Abstract
Mar 27, 2013
Claims
Mar 27, 2013
Description
Mar 27, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 27, 2013
Drawings
Mar 27, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2644725

KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO KOBE STEEL

Application Number: EP13001594A
Filing Date: Mar 27, 2013
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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