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Method And Device For Detecting Straightness Deviations And/Or Deformations In A Rotary Kiln

Patent No. EP2724103 (titled "Method And Device For Detecting Straightness Deviations And/Or Deformations In A Rotary Kiln") was filed by Holcim Technology on Jun 15, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS	Jan 21, 2016	TETZNER

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Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 8, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jan 8, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 8, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 8, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 2, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 2, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 23, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 9, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 17, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 17, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 17, 2018
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 27, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2018
Means of redress
Jun 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Aug 24, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Feb 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Jul 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2015
English translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 9, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 1, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 1, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 1, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 6, 2014
Examination started
Jun 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 11, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
May 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 2, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 21, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 12, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 4, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 31, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 2, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 4, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 4, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 27, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 27, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 27, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 18, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 18, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 18, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Aug 27, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 27, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 27, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 27, 2013
Written opinion
Jun 27, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jun 27, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 12, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 6, 2013
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
May 22, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 22, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 26, 2013
PCT demand form
Apr 26, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 26, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 3, 2013
Published international application - A1
Sep 28, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 28, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 28, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 27, 2012
Abstract
Jul 27, 2012
Claims
Jul 27, 2012
Description
Jul 27, 2012
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EP2724103

HOLCIM TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP12740657A
Filing Date: Jun 15, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 25, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 27, 2019
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