Casting Method, More Particularly Continuous Casting Method

Patent No. EP2753439 (titled "Casting Method, More Particularly Continuous Casting Method") was filed by SMS Group on Aug 27, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 12, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	May 11, 2016	METALSLINZ

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 26, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 24, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 16, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 16, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 30, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 30, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 30, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Nov 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 27, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 27, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 2, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 27, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 22, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 26, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2018
Reply to appeal
Aug 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 30, 2018
Refund of fees
May 25, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 17, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2017
Claims
Nov 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2017
Claims
Oct 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 19, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 16, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 30, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 16, 2015
Examination started
Dec 11, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Dec 10, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Dec 4, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 26, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 26, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 26, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 24, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 24, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 24, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 18, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 22, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 17, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 11, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 11, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 14, 2014
Information regarding early processing
Jan 10, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 10, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jan 10, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 10, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 10, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 2, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 6, 2013
Reply to Form IPEA424
Jun 4, 2013
Reply to Form IPEA424
May 29, 2013
Free text
May 16, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 19, 2013
Free text
Apr 18, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 17, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 5, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 5, 2013
PCT demand form
Apr 5, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 3, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 3, 2013
PCT demand form
Apr 3, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 14, 2013
Published international application - A1
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2012
Abstract
Aug 27, 2012
Claims
Aug 27, 2012
Description
Aug 27, 2012
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EP2753439

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP12759035A
Filing Date: Aug 27, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 5, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 12, 2015
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EP2753439