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Crucible And Method For The Production Of A (Near) Monocrystalline Semiconductor Ingot

Patent No. EP2773797 (titled "Crucible And Method For The Production Of A (Near) Monocrystalline Semiconductor Ingot") was filed by Vesuvius France on Nov 2, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 5, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HERAEUS QUARZGLAS GMBH & CO. KG	May 4, 2016	STAUDT

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Sep 9, 2020
Refund of fees
Sep 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 7, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 2, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 31, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 28, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 22, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 15, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 16, 2018
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 10, 2018
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 10, 2018
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 1, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 26, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2016
Claims
Dec 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 18, 2016
Request for change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 24, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 24, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2015
Examination started
Aug 13, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 27, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 23, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 13, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 14, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 8, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
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 25, 2013
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Sep 4, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 28, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 28, 2013
PCT demand form
Aug 28, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 10, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 10, 2013
Published international application - A1
Dec 19, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 14, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 2, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2012
Abstract
Nov 2, 2012
Claims
Nov 2, 2012
Description
Nov 2, 2012
Drawings
Nov 2, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2773797

VESUVIUS FRANCE

Application Number: EP12779085A
Filing Date: Nov 2, 2012
Status: Revoked; Sep 11, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2015
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