Method For Rolling A Rolling Material And Rolling Mill

Patent No. EP3362199 (titled "Method For Rolling A Rolling Material And Rolling Mill") was filed by SMS Group on Oct 11, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 11, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRIMETALS GERMANY	Nov 19, 2020	-

Dossier Documents

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Dec 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
English translation of the claims
Dec 6, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 6, 2022
French translation of claims
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 5, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 5, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 26, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 10, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 4, 2022
Description
Apr 4, 2022
Description
Apr 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 24, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 3, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 19, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 19, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 6, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 6, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 29, 2019
Examination started
Aug 6, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jul 31, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 25, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 11, 2018
Matter concerning the application
May 28, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 23, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 23, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 27, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Sep 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 27, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 9, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
May 9, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 9, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 20, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 20, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 20, 2017
Published international application - A1
Apr 11, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 3, 2017
PCT demand form
Apr 3, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 2, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Jan 2, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Dec 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 4, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 24, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 20, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 17, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2016
Abstract
Oct 11, 2016
Claims
Oct 11, 2016
Description
Oct 11, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 11, 2016
Drawings
Oct 11, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3362199

SMS GROUP

Application Number: EP16778843A
Filing Date: Oct 11, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 9, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 11, 2023
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