Method And Plant For The Production Of Flat Rolled Products

Patent No. EP2957358 (titled "Method And Plant For The Production Of Flat Rolled Products") was filed by Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche on May 9, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMS GROUP	Dec 8, 2017	KROSS
PRIMETALS AUSTRIA	Dec 7, 2017	METALSLINZ
ARVEDI	Dec 6, 2017	CONCONE

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 31, 2022
French translation of claims
Aug 31, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jul 14, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 14, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 14, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 12, 2022
Refund of fees
Jul 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 15, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Notice of appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 31, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 31, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 053
Nov 24, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2021
Authorisation
Nov 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 049
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 050
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 051
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 052
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 17, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 047
Nov 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 048
Nov 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
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Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
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Citation in opposition procedure - 042
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Citation in opposition procedure - 043
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 044
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 045
Dec 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 046
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 11, 2016
Examination started
Jun 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jun 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2016
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 25, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 25, 2015
Refund of fees
Nov 19, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 19, 2015
European search opinion
Nov 19, 2015
European search report
Nov 19, 2015
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 10, 2015
Search started
Sep 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 7, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 17, 2015
Abstract
Jul 17, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 17, 2015
Claims
Jul 17, 2015
Description
Jul 17, 2015
Designation of inventor
Jul 17, 2015
Drawings
Jul 17, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 18, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2957358

DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE

Application Number: EP15177342A
Filing Date: May 9, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 9, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2022
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Method And Plant For The Production Of Flat Rolled Products

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EP2957358