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Process For Metallizing Plastic Parts - EP3215653

The patent EP3215653 was granted to Atotech Deutschland on Aug 10, 2022. The application was originally filed on Oct 13, 2015 under application number EP15788171A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3215653

ATOTECH DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP15788171A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 8, 2022
Grant Date: Aug 10, 2022
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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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HSO HERBERT SCHMIDT	Jan 3, 2020	DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER	-
HSO HERBERT SCHMIDT	Jan 3, 2020	DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN	-

Patent Citations (13) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	WO2013135862
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS62247077
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009239079
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US3619243
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US3775121
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4748104
OPPOSITION	EP3009528
OPPOSITION	JPS6077994
OPPOSITION	JPS62247077
OPPOSITION	US3619243
OPPOSITION	US3775121
OPPOSITION	WO2015126544
OPPOSITION	WO2016071598

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Dossier Documents

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Jul 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
May 12, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 25, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 14, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jan 26, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
Document concerning representation
Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Appeal
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 9, 2021
Means of redress
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Dec 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Aug 13, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Aug 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 27, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jul 27, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Priority document
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jan 3, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jan 3, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jan 3, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 15, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
May 9, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
May 9, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
May 9, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Mar 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 17, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Feb 22, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Feb 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Feb 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Feb 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Feb 6, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
Annex
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 2, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Nov 22, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Oct 27, 2016
Written opinion
PCT2
Oct 27, 2016
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 27, 2016
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 13, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
PCT demand form
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 5, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
May 31, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 12, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jan 20, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
PCTISA
Jan 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 16, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Oct 29, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Oct 13, 2015
Abstract
PCTISA
Oct 13, 2015
Claims
PCTISA
Oct 13, 2015
Description
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