Refiner Disc Segment

Patent No. EP3568520 (titled "Refiner Disc Segment") was filed by Valmet on Dec 6, 2017. The application was issued on Apr 17, 2024.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ FIEDLER	Oct 26, 2021	HERING
VOITH PATENT	Oct 26, 2021	PAUSTIAN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2024
Description
Jan 11, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 11, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jan 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 6, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 25, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 25, 2023
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 12, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2022
Non-scannable object
Mar 14, 2022
Non-scannable object
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 31, 2021
Document concerning representation
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 2, 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 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 26, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 26, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 14, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 27, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 28, 2020
Examination started
Apr 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2020
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Apr 8, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 13, 2020
Document concerning representation
Oct 23, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 21, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 23, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 23, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 29, 2019
Information regarding early processing
May 24, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 21, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 21, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 6, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 18, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
PCT demand form
Oct 11, 2018
PCT(IB): Amended sheet (Article 19)
Oct 11, 2018
PCT(IB): Amended sheet (Article 19)
Oct 11, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Oct 11, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Oct 11, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 11, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 11, 2018
Statement under Art. 19 PCT
Aug 13, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 19, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jul 19, 2018
Published international application - A1
Mar 7, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Mar 6, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 6, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 6, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 31, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 12, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jan 11, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jan 8, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
Abstract
Dec 6, 2017
Claims
Dec 6, 2017
Description
Dec 6, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 6, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3568520

VALMET

Application Number: EP17821822A
Filing Date: Dec 6, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 15, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2024
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