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Highly Formable Automotive Aluminum Sheet With Reduced Or No Surface Roping And A Method Of Preparation

Patent No. EP3245309 (titled "Highly Formable Automotive Aluminum Sheet With Reduced Or No Surface Roping And A Method Of Preparation") was filed by Novelis on Jan 12, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARCONIC	Mar 12, 2020	FORRESTERS
ALERIS ALUMINUM DUFFEL BVBA	Dec 20, 2019	MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC

Dossier Documents

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Jul 3, 2024
Refund of fees
Jul 1, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 1, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 1, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 1, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 1, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 1, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 26, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 7, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Mar 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 30, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 30, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 25, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 14, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Reply to appeal
Mar 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Reply to appeal
Nov 23, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 23, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 17, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Sep 20, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 19, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 19, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 19, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 6, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 6, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 6, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 6, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 18, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 18, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 20, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2018
Claims
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 14, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2018
Examination started
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Feb 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 24, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 1, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 29, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 8, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2016
Published international application - A1
Apr 21, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Apr 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 6, 2016
Annex
Apr 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 30, 2016
Annex
Mar 30, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
Mar 29, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 2, 2016
Abstract
Mar 2, 2016
Annex
Mar 2, 2016
Claims
Mar 2, 2016
Description
Mar 2, 2016
Drawings
Mar 2, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Mar 2, 2016
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 2, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 2, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 2, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3245309

NOVELIS

Application Number: EP16708751A
Filing Date: Jan 12, 2016
Status: Revoked; Jul 5, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
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