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Method, In Particular For Determining The Condition Of A Fire-Resistant Lining Of A Metallurgical Melting Vessel

Patent No. EP2789960 (titled "Method, In Particular For Determining The Condition Of A Fire-Resistant Lining Of A Metallurgical Melting Vessel") was filed by Refractory Intellectual Property GmbH & Co. KG on Apr 12, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 19, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VESUVIUS GROUP	Sep 13, 2019	BROHEZ

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Oct 18, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 18, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 18, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 31, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 31, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 31, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 22, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 22, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jul 11, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jul 11, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 11, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 11, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 7, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 7, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 17, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 17, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 7, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 1, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 31, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 31, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2024
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2024
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 17, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 16, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 12, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Reply to appeal
Apr 22, 2022
Reply to appeal
Apr 22, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 15, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 10, 2021
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 005
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 008
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 009
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 30, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 30, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 29, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 29, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 3, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 31, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2021
Authorisation
May 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2021
Authorisation
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 12, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2018
English translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2018
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 11, 2018
Examination started
Apr 16, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 17, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 9, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 20, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 17, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 26, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 26, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 25, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 19, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 16, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 16, 2013
European search opinion
Sep 16, 2013
European search report
Aug 16, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 25, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 18, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 17, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
May 2, 2013
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 12, 2013
Abstract
Apr 12, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 12, 2013
Claims
Apr 12, 2013
Description
Apr 12, 2013
Drawings
Apr 12, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2789960

REFRACTORY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO. KG

Application Number: EP13163565A
Filing Date: Apr 12, 2013
Status: Revoked; Nov 1, 2024
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2018
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