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Method For Manufacturing A Structural Element Having A Variable Thickness For Aircraft Production

Patent No. EP2917380 (titled "Method For Manufacturing A Structural Element Having A Variable Thickness For Aircraft Production") was filed by Constellium France on Nov 7, 2013. The application was issued on May 3, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARCONIC	Feb 2, 2018	BARTON

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Jan 23, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 23, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 20, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 8, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 8, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 8, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 5, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 5, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 5, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 5, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 7, 2016
Examination started
Aug 15, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Feb 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2016
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Jan 5, 2016
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Jan 5, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 19, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 30, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 23, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 7, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 30, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 4, 2015
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Jun 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
May 27, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 6, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 23, 2015
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Mar 20, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 10, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jul 10, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jul 10, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Jun 3, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 15, 2014
Published international application - A2
Dec 5, 2013
Abstract
Dec 5, 2013
Claims
Dec 5, 2013
Description
Dec 5, 2013
Drawings
Dec 5, 2013
Submission concerning representation

EP2917380

CONSTELLIUM FRANCE

Application Number: EP13801604A
Filing Date: Nov 7, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 24, 2020
Publication Date: May 3, 2017
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