Locally Anchored Self-Drilling Hollow Rock Bolt

Patent No. EP3294991 (titled "Locally Anchored Self-Drilling Hollow Rock Bolt") was filed by Normet on May 6, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 22, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
INNOVATIVE MINING PRODUCTS	Apr 22, 2021	ADAMSON JONES

Dossier Documents

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Jun 21, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 21, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 16, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 7, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 21, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Request for documents
Apr 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 30, 2021
Request for documents
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 22, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 12, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 30, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 19, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Description
Apr 9, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Description
Apr 8, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2018
Examination started
Feb 21, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 15, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 17, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 8, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 22, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 2, 2017
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 6, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 17, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2016
Published international application - A1
Aug 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 28, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change

EP3294991

NORMET

Application Number: EP16729366A
Filing Date: May 6, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 23, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 22, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3294991B1, Google Patents

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