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Tool And Method For Machining Fiber-Reinforced Materials - EP3043942

The patent EP3043942 was granted to Cemecon on Jul 5, 2017. The application was originally filed on Sep 12, 2014 under application number EP14777541A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3043942

CEMECON

Application Number: EP14777541A
Filing Date: Sep 12, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 16, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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OERLIKON SURFACE SOLUTIONS	Apr 5, 2018	MISSELHORN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO0060137
DESCRIPTION	WO2004031437
DESCRIPTION	WO2004083484
DESCRIPTION	WO2007140931
DESCRIPTION	WO9835071
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2012176471
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6110240
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0060137
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2007140931
OPPOSITION	DE20304580U
OPPOSITION	US2009026712
OPPOSITION	WO0060137
OPPOSITION	WO03020997
OPPOSITION	WO2004031437
OPPOSITION	WO2004083484
OPPOSITION	WO2005118909
OPPOSITION	WO2007140931
OPPOSITION	WO9835071

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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Apr 14, 2021
Refund of fees
Appeal
Apr 14, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 13, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 26, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Mar 3, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 3, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 26, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 26, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Oct 30, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 22, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 12, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Oct 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 2, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Appeal
Aug 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 12, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 12, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 16, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 31, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 28, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 6, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
May 27, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
May 17, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Apr 22, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 19, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 12, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 12, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2014
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2014
Drawings
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