Method For Producing Metal Strips

Patent No. EP3271092 (titled "Method For Producing Metal Strips") was filed by SMS Group on Mar 15, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 19, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS GERMANY	Mar 11, 2020	METALSLINZ

Dossier Documents

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May 15, 2024
Refund of fees
May 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 8, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 8, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 8, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 8, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
May 7, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
May 7, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2024
Authorisation
Feb 15, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 12, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 22, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 9, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 26, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 25, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2021
General authorisation
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Authorisation
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 11, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 23, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
English translation of the claims
May 6, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2019
French translation of claims
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 23, 2018
Examination started
Jun 22, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jun 15, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 24, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 24, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 24, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 26, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jun 1, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 1, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 1, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 16, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 22, 2016
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Mar 22, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 18, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 17, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Mar 17, 2016
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Abstract
Mar 15, 2016
Claims
Mar 15, 2016
Description
Mar 15, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 15, 2016
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EP3271092

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP16709931A
Filing Date: Mar 15, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 24, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
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