Energy-Saving Steel Production Apparatus And Method Thereof

Patent No. EP2694226 (titled "Energy-Saving Steel Production Apparatus And Method Thereof") was filed by SMS Meer on Mar 19, 2012. The application was issued on May 13, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE	Feb 12, 2016	PETRAZ
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Feb 12, 2016	METALSLINZ

Dossier Documents

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Jul 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 25, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jun 24, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 21, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 21, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 12, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 12, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Mar 3, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 3, 2020
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 19, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 15, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 10, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 10, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jun 5, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 14, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 28, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2019
Claims
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Reply to appeal
Dec 21, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 7, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 7, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 7, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 9, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 22, 2018
Processing of an appeal
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2018
Annex to a communication
Apr 23, 2018
Annex to a communication
Apr 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 23, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2018
Means of redress
Apr 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 23, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2016
Authorisation
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 16, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 1, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 2, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 2, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 2, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 30, 2014
Examination started
May 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 15, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 15, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 12, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Dec 12, 2013
Published international application - A9
Nov 8, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 1, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 9, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 8, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 8, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 8, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 8, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 5, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 6, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 6, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 31, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 30, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 30, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 30, 2013
PCT demand form
Jan 30, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 30, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 23, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jul 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 4, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2694226

SMS MEER

Application Number: EP12720979A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jun 29, 2021
Publication Date: May 13, 2015
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