Equipment And Process For The Pickling And Metallic Coating Of A Metal Strip

Patent No. EP3126539 (titled "Equipment And Process For The Pickling And Metallic Coating Of A Metal Strip") was filed by Clecim on Jan 26, 2015. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMS GROUP	Aug 25, 2021	HEMMERICH & KOLLEGEN
ARCELORMITTAL	Aug 24, 2021	LAVOIX

Dossier Documents

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Jun 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 21, 2023
Refund of fees
Jun 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 1, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Notice of appeal
Feb 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 2, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 30, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 30, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 30, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 30, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 30, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 30, 2022
General authorisation
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 27, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 27, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 24, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 9, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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
General authorisation
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 5, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 22, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 22, 2021
General authorisation
Jun 22, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 7, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 7, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 7, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 7, 2021
General authorisation
Jun 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 7, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
English translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 16, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 4, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 4, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 4, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 4, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Abstract
Apr 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Description
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Modified abstract
Apr 23, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 22, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 22, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2018
Examination started
Jul 16, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jan 11, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 17, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 10, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 7, 2016
Information regarding early processing
Jul 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 22, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jun 10, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 10, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
May 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2015
Abstract
Jan 26, 2015
Claims
Jan 26, 2015
Description
Jan 26, 2015
Drawings
Jan 26, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jan 26, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3126539

CLECIM

Application Number: EP15703485A
Filing Date: Jan 26, 2015
Status: Revoked; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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Equipment And Process For The Pickling And Metallic Coating Of A Metal Strip

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