Warm Press Forming Method And Automobile Frame Component

Patent No. EP2823905 (titled "Warm Press Forming Method And Automobile Frame Component") was filed by JFE Steel on Mar 4, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE	Oct 11, 2017	COHAUSZ & FLORACK
VOESTALPINE STAHL	Oct 11, 2017	HGF EUROPE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Feb 27, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 27, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 27, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 21, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 27, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 20, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
Claims
Dec 17, 2019
Claims
Dec 17, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 10, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 10, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 10, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 2, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 23, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 11, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 11, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 11, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 11, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 11, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Apr 3, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 26, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 24, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 11, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 1, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 1, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 2, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 2, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 2, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 25, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2016
Description
Mar 31, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 30, 2016
Description
Mar 30, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 8, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2016
Examination started
Dec 22, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Dec 21, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jun 18, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 1, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 1, 2015
European search opinion
Jun 1, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Apr 28, 2015
Search started
Dec 17, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 10, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 10, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 10, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 10, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 22, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 22, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2014
Abstract
Aug 11, 2014
Claims
Aug 11, 2014
Description
Aug 11, 2014
Drawings
Aug 11, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 16, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 1, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 12, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Sep 12, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 12, 2013
International publication pamphlet

EP2823905

JFE STEEL

Application Number: EP13757922A
Filing Date: Mar 4, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 21, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 25, 2020
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Warm Press Forming Method And Automobile Frame Component

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EP2823905