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Susceptorless Reactor For Growing Epitaxial Layers On Wafers By Chemical Vapor Deposition

Patent No. EP1358368 (titled "Susceptorless Reactor For Growing Epitaxial Layers On Wafers By Chemical Vapor Deposition") was filed by Emcore on Aug 21, 2001. The application was issued on Apr 13, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARCHI & PARTNERS	Jan 13, 2017	COLOMBO

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Mar 20, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 20, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 15, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 20, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jun 20, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jun 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jan 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 13, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 30, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 24, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 13, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 17, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 19, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 19, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2016
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Dec 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 9, 2015
Claims
Sep 9, 2015
Description
Sep 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2014
Claims
Jun 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 11, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 10, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 10, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 9, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 9, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 19, 2013
Claims
Aug 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 11, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 11, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Description
Feb 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 21, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Apr 5, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 5, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Apr 5, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Feb 15, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 28, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 28, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jan 7, 2011
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Nov 10, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 3, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 20, 2007
General enquiry
Jun 3, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 28, 2004
Submission concerning representation
Mar 22, 2004
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 8, 2004
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Mar 8, 2004
General authorisation
Mar 8, 2004
Request for transfer of rights
Dec 15, 2003
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 15, 2003
Priority document
Nov 13, 2003
Invitation to file priority document
Sep 24, 2003
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 18, 2003
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 12, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 25, 2003
Reply by International Bureau
Jul 23, 2003
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jun 23, 2003
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 18, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 10, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 22, 2002
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 15, 2002
Copy of the international search report
Aug 15, 2002
Published international application - A1

EP1358368

EMCORE

Application Number: EP01964250A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2001
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 22, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2016
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