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The patent EP2961615 was granted to Sicpa Holding on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 13, 2013 under application number EP13803063A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2961615

SICPA HOLDING

Application Number: EP13803063A
Filing Date: Dec 13, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 5, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SUN CHEMICAL	Nov 5, 2019	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (14) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	EP0982131
EXAMINATION	JPH11188852
EXAMINATION	WO9858802
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0406157
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0563007
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1854852
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004051297
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03000801
OPPOSITION	EP0750026
OPPOSITION	EP1842665
OPPOSITION	EP1854852
OPPOSITION	WO2010115986
OPPOSITION	WO2011115986
OPPOSITION	WO9858802

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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Feb 6, 2024
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
OPPO
May 11, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 11, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 5, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 2, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
May 2, 2023
French translation of claims
OPPO
May 2, 2023
German translation of the claims
OPPO
May 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 30, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Jan 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jan 30, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Jan 20, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Oct 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jun 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
May 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Description
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2018
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2015
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Aug 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 7, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jun 8, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Feb 26, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 7, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Nov 25, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Nov 25, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2014
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
PCT2
Oct 27, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Sep 22, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Feb 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Feb 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Dec 13, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Dec 13, 2013
Claims
PCTRO
Dec 13, 2013
Description
PCTRO
Dec 13, 2013
Drawings
PCTRO
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO