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Refractory Protective Material For Clinker Furnaces, Which Prevents Thermochemical Attack Without The Formation Of Encrustation Or Rings

Patent No. EP2767526 (titled "Refractory Protective Material For Clinker Furnaces, Which Prevents Thermochemical Attack Without The Formation Of Encrustation Or Rings") was filed by Refractaria on Oct 11, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 29, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REFRACTORY	Jan 21, 2021	BERKENBRINK

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Feb 11, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 29, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 29, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 29, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 8, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 8, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 18, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 18, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 13, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 9, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Nov 10, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Nov 7, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 006
Aug 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Aug 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 008
Aug 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2023
Reply to appeal
May 4, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 27, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 23, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2023
Notice of appeal
Dec 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 21, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Authorisation
Dec 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 1, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 1, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 5, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 5, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 15, 2021
General authorisation
Feb 15, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 10, 2021
General authorisation
Feb 10, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 27, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 21, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 21, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 3, 2020
Request for change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 2, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 19, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 31, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Description
Dec 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 21, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2018
Examination started
Mar 26, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2015
Priority search results
Nov 27, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Nov 11, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 13, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Oct 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2015
Authorisation
Jun 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 13, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 25, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 25, 2015
European search opinion
Mar 25, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Mar 11, 2015
Search started
Feb 23, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 13, 2015
Authorisation
Feb 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 9, 2015
Authorisation
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 23, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 13, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 19, 2014
Abstract
May 19, 2014
Claims
May 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 19, 2014
Description
May 19, 2014
Drawings
May 19, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 19, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 19, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 13, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 8, 2014
Abstract
May 8, 2014
Claims
May 8, 2014
Description
May 8, 2014
Drawings
May 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 8, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 8, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 8, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 8, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 8, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 30, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 15, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 14, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 18, 2013
International publication pamphlet

EP2767526

REFRACTARIA

Application Number: EP12840022A
Filing Date: Oct 11, 2012
Status: Revoked; Feb 14, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 29, 2020
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