Method For Providing A Zn-Al-Mg Coating, And Such Coating

Patent No. EP3488025 (titled "Method For Providing A Zn-Al-Mg Coating, And Such Coating") was filed by Tata Steel Ijmuiden on Jul 20, 2017. The application was issued on Jan 27, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOESTALPINE STAHL	Oct 27, 2021	NORENS PATENTBYRA
SALZGITTER FLACHSTAHL	Oct 26, 2021	MOSER GOTZE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
ARCELORMITTAL	Oct 18, 2021	LAVOIX

Dossier Documents

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Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 20, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 20, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 20, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 20, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 20, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 23, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Mar 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Oct 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Oct 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 18, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 8, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 3, 2021
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 14, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Dec 17, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 15, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 18, 2020
Examination started
Apr 15, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 8, 2020
Citation for the examination procedure
Apr 8, 2020
Citation for the examination procedure
Apr 8, 2020
Observations by third parties
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 6, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 6, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 6, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 6, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 27, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 2, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 1, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 27, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 23, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 1, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 30, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 28, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 28, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Nov 28, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 28, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 28, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2018
Abstract
Aug 27, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 27, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 27, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 27, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Aug 27, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - drawings
Aug 27, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 25, 2018
Written opinion
Jul 25, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 25, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 26, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
May 25, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 18, 2018
PCT demand form
May 18, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 12, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 25, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jan 25, 2018
Published international application - A1
Oct 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 9, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Sep 27, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Sep 26, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 26, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 26, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 15, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 14, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Aug 14, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 9, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Abstract
Jul 20, 2017
Claims
Jul 20, 2017
Description
Jul 20, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 20, 2017
Drawings
Jul 20, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jul 20, 2017
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
Jul 20, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3488025

TATA STEEL IJMUIDEN

Application Number: EP17746027A
Filing Date: Jul 20, 2017
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2021
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Method For Providing A Zn-Al-Mg Coating, And Such Coating

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EP3488025