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Process For Calcining Mineral Rock In A Regenerative Parallel-Flow Vertical Shaft Furnace, And Furnace Used

Patent No. EP3359502 (titled "Process For Calcining Mineral Rock In A Regenerative Parallel-Flow Vertical Shaft Furnace, And Furnace Used") was filed by Lhoist Recherche ET Dveloppement on Oct 5, 2016. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARMEUSE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY	May 13, 2020	AWA BENELUX

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Aug 9, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 9, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 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 revoking the European patent
Apr 25, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 11, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Apr 30, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 22, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 21, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 8, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 8, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 12, 2019
Examination started
Jul 18, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 10, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 23, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 16, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
May 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 13, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 13, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 13, 2017
Published international application - A1
Dec 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 10, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 13, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2016
Abstract
Oct 5, 2016
Claims
Oct 5, 2016
Description
Oct 5, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 5, 2016
Drawings
Oct 5, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3359502

LHOIST RECHERCHE ET DVELOPPEMENT

Application Number: EP16777990A
Filing Date: Oct 5, 2016
Status: Revoked; Aug 5, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
External Links: Slate, EP3359502B1, Google Patents