Method For The Refining And Structure Modification Of Al-Mg-Si Alloys

Patent No. EP2705171 (titled "Method For The Refining And Structure Modification Of Al-Mg-Si Alloys") was filed by SAG Motion on May 3, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 26, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RHEINFELDEN ALLOYS	May 25, 2016	RENTSCH PARTNER

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

Feb 11, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 11, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 25, 2019
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Oct 25, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Jul 12, 2019
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Feb 27, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 27, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 21, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 19, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 9, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 9, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 9, 2018
Means of redress
Oct 9, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Communication: patent lapsed
Oct 5, 2018
Communication: patent lapsed
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 10, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 25, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 23, 2017
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Mar 21, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 27, 2016
Authorisation
Nov 25, 2016
Communication concerning signing of documents
Nov 25, 2016
Invitation to file an authorisation
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 10, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 2, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 28, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 10, 2015
Examination started
Jul 14, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 12, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 9, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 9, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 10, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 7, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Dec 7, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 3, 2013
Annex
Dec 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 13, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 27, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 8, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 8, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 8, 2012
Published international application - A1
Aug 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 15, 2012
Abstract
May 15, 2012
Claims
May 15, 2012
Description

EP2705171

SAG MOTION

Application Number: EP12722272A
Filing Date: May 3, 2012
Status: Revoked; Feb 7, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Method For The Refining And Structure Modification Of Al-Mg-Si Alloys

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