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Process For Producing A Roller With A Layer Produced By Build-Up Welding; Roller For Guiding And/Or Supporting A Strand In A Continuous Casting Installation Having Such A Layer

Patent No. EP2667996 (titled "Process For Producing A Roller With A Layer Produced By Build-Up Welding; Roller For Guiding And/Or Supporting A Strand In A Continuous Casting Installation Having Such A Layer") was filed by Voestalpine Stahl on Jan 26, 2012. The application was issued on Dec 13, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Sep 13, 2018	MIKOTA

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Oct 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 24, 2020
Means of redress
Jun 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division
Feb 13, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
English translation of the claims
Oct 30, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 30, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 22, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 3, 2017
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Apr 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 14, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 14, 2017
Description
Apr 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 3, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 31, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2015
Claims
May 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 23, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 12, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 5, 2014
Examination started
Nov 6, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 13, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 13, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 7, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 26, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 7, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 21, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 2, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 2, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 2, 2012
Published international application - A1
Apr 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2012
Abstract
Jan 26, 2012
Claims
Jan 26, 2012
Description
Jan 26, 2012
Drawings
Jan 26, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2667996

VOESTALPINE STAHL

Application Number: EP12701134A
Filing Date: Jan 26, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 9, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 13, 2017
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