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System For Managing Logistics Flows In An Electrolysis Plant, Aluminium Smelter Comprising The System, Vehicle For Using The System, And Method For Introducing Said System Into A Pre-Existing Electrolysis Plant

Patent No. EP3061048 (titled "System For Managing Logistics Flows In An Electrolysis Plant, Aluminium Smelter Comprising The System, Vehicle For Using The System, And Method For Introducing Said System Into A Pre-Existing Electrolysis Plant") was filed by Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited on Oct 23, 2014. The application was issued on Oct 10, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NORSK HYDRO ASA	Jul 3, 2019	VAN DEN BERG, ANDRE

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 19, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2020
Means of redress
Oct 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 25, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 2, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Authorisation
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
English translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2018
Examination started
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 1, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 1, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 10, 2017
Refund of fees
May 4, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2017
European search opinion
May 4, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
May 4, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Apr 18, 2017
Search started
Feb 21, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 17, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 3, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 17, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 18, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 13, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2016
Amendments received before examination
May 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 4, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
May 19, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 30, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 30, 2015
Published international application - A1

EP3061048

RIO TINTO ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Application Number: EP14856216A
Filing Date: Oct 23, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 12, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
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