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Cyclometallated Metal Complexes As Phosphorescent Dopants In Organic Leds

Patent No. EP1181842 (titled "Cyclometallated Metal Complexes As Phosphorescent Dopants In Organic Leds") was filed by University OF Southern California on Mar 22, 2000. The application was issued on May 25, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERCK PATENT	Feb 15, 2017	WIRGES

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Oct 14, 2020
Refund of fees
Oct 8, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 1, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 18, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 17, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 5, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 5, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 8, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 8, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 8, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 3, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 16, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 23, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 9, 2019
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
May 9, 2019
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Apr 30, 2019
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Mar 27, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 16, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 12, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 12, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 12, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2017
Claims
Oct 18, 2017
Claims
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 3, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 15, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 29, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 12, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 16, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2015
Claims
Dec 3, 2015
Description
Dec 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 9, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 6, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2015
General enquiry
Feb 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2015
General enquiry
Jun 20, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2014
General enquiry
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 16, 2013
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 16, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 14, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 12, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 11, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 25, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Sep 4, 2008
Claims
Sep 4, 2008
Claims
Sep 4, 2008
Claims
Sep 4, 2008
Claims
Sep 4, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 7, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2008
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Oct 5, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Oct 5, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 26, 2005
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 11, 2005
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 1, 2005
Submission concerning representation
Jun 28, 2005
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 20, 2005
Request for change of representative
Jun 16, 2005
Request for change of representative
Jun 9, 2005
Request for change of representative
Jun 8, 2005
Request for change of representative
Jun 8, 2005
Request for change of representative
Mar 8, 2005
Maintenance of the application
Feb 22, 2005
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 18, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 18, 2005
Supplementary European search report
Dec 17, 2004
General enquiry
May 11, 2004
Submission concerning representation
May 7, 2004
Submission concerning representation
Jan 16, 2002
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2001
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2001
Amendments received before examination
Nov 30, 2001
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 21, 2001
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2001
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2001
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Oct 22, 2001
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 20, 2000
Priority document
Oct 6, 2000
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 28, 2000
Copy of the international search report
Sep 28, 2000
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 28, 2000
International publication (Pamphlet)

EP1181842

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Application Number: EP00918238A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2000
Status: Revoked; Oct 9, 2020
Publication Date: May 25, 2016
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