Transverse Flux Induction Heating Apparatus

Patent No. EP3318104 (titled "Transverse Flux Induction Heating Apparatus") was filed by Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche on Jun 29, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ABP INDUCTION SYSTEMS	Mar 6, 2020	HAUCK
ABP INDUCTION SYSTEMS	Mar 6, 2020	HAUCK PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Feb 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 28, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Mar 17, 2021
Request for a change of address - opponent
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 20, 2020
Document concerning representation
Mar 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 6, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 6, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 6, 2020
Published international application - A1
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
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
French translation of claims
May 3, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 4, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 4, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 4, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 3, 2018
Examination started
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 28, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jul 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 11, 2018
Free text
Jun 11, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jun 11, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 11, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 11, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 8, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 1, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 11, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 20, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 20, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 8, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 5, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 5, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jan 5, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 5, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 5, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 2, 2018
Free text
Dec 20, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 11, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Oct 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 11, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 9, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 31, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
May 19, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 17, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
May 9, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit
May 9, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 28, 2017
PCT demand form
Apr 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 28, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 5, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jan 5, 2017
Published international application - A1
Oct 19, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 30, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 9, 2016
Abstract
Aug 9, 2016
Annex
Aug 9, 2016
Claims
Aug 9, 2016
Description
Aug 9, 2016
Drawings
Aug 9, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 9, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - request form for ISA/EP
Aug 9, 2016
Translated claims for ISA/EP
Aug 9, 2016
Translated description for ISA/EP
Aug 9, 2016
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP

EP3318104

DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE

Application Number: EP16751641A
Filing Date: Jun 29, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
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