Steel Plate Provided With A Zinc Coating

Patent No. EP3055439 (titled "Steel Plate Provided With A Zinc Coating") was filed by Arcelormittal on Aug 1, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 5, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TATA STEEL NEDERLAND TECHNOLOGY	Mar 5, 2020	GROUP SERVICES

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Nov 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 2, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 35
Jun 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 23, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2020
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Jul 24, 2020
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Jul 24, 2020
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Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Published international application - A1
Jun 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 19, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 19, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 12, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 12, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 12, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2018
Examination started
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jan 12, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jul 27, 2016
Refund of fees
Jul 21, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 20, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 20, 2016
Request for further processing allowed
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 13, 2016
Refund of fees
Jul 13, 2016
Refund of fees
Jul 13, 2016
Refund of fees
Jun 8, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 8, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 8, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 8, 2016
Request for further processing
Apr 13, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Apr 6, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 8, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 2, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 2, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2016
Annex
Jan 21, 2016
Annex
Jan 21, 2016
Annex
Jan 21, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jan 21, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 14, 2016
Annex
Jan 14, 2016
Annex
Jan 14, 2016
Annex
Jan 14, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 9, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 19, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 19, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 22, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Sep 15, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 15, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 15, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 15, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 17, 2015
Written opinion
Jul 17, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 17, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 10, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 3, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Feb 10, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 10, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 10, 2015
PCT demand form
Feb 10, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 5, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 5, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 5, 2015
Published international application - A1
Feb 2, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2015
PCT demand form
Feb 2, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Mar 25, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 25, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 25, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 29, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 4, 2013
Abstract
Oct 4, 2013
Claims
Oct 4, 2013
Description
Oct 4, 2013
Drawings
Oct 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation

EP3055439

ARCELORMITTAL

Application Number: EP13773326A
Filing Date: Aug 1, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 5, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 5, 2019
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