Method And System For Hot-Dip Coating Hot-Rolled Steel Strips

Patent No. EP3097218 (titled "Method And System For Hot-Dip Coating Hot-Rolled Steel Strips") was filed by SMS Group on Jan 21, 2015. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ	Jun 24, 2020	TSCHINDER
CLECIM	Jun 24, 2020	SIEMENS PATENT ATTORNEYS

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Dec 13, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 13, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 13, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 13, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 21, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 21, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 21, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 21, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 13, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2024
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 1, 2024
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 1, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 22, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2024
Authorisation
May 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 6, 2024
Authorisation
Apr 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 6, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 6, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 6, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 6, 2024
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 1, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 22, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 10, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Reply to appeal
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jun 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 6, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2022
Notice of appeal
Feb 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 7, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 7, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 7, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 13, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 29, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 29, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 29, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 29, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 29, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 29, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 29, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 29, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jul 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 14, 2021
General authorisation
Jul 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 12, 2021
General authorisation
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jan 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 24, 2020
General authorisation
Jun 24, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2019
English translation of the claims
Aug 14, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 14, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 28, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 28, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 29, 2018
Description
May 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Description
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 8, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2017
Examination started
May 12, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 10, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 4, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 16, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 1, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 1, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 3, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
May 6, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 6, 2016
International preliminary examination report
May 6, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 6, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 6, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 6, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 1, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 4, 2016
Written opinion
Feb 4, 2016
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 4, 2016
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Dec 21, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 21, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Dec 18, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 9, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 19, 2015
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Nov 17, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 9, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 9, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 5, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 5, 2015
PCT demand form
Nov 5, 2015
PCT demand form
Nov 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 17, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 17, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jul 30, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jul 30, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jul 15, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
May 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2015
Abstract
Jan 21, 2015
Claims
Jan 21, 2015
Description
Jan 21, 2015
Drawings

EP3097218

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP15702989A
Filing Date: Jan 21, 2015
Status: Revoked; Jan 10, 2025
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Method And System For Hot-Dip Coating Hot-Rolled Steel Strips

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

Dossier Documents

EP3097218