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Chip Removal Device Chip, Placing System And Method For Removing Chips From A Wafer

Patent No. EP1470747 (titled "Chip Removal Device Chip, Placing System And Method For Removing Chips From A Wafer") was filed by ASM Assembly Systems on Jan 2, 2003. The application was issued on Dec 1, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MUHLBAUER	Feb 13, 2015	SCHMIDT

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.

Date
Description

Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2021
Description
Oct 25, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2021
English translation of the claims
Oct 25, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 25, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 7, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 7, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 31, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 27, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 23, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 23, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 20, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 11, 2021
Description submitted during oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 11, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 11, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 19, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 7, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 29, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 29, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 24, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 17, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 7, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 7, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 13, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 12, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Reply to appeal
Feb 27, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 23, 2016
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 23, 2016
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 15, 2016
Processing of an appeal
Dec 12, 2016
Notice of appeal
Dec 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 27, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 27, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 27, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 27, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 27, 2016
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 27, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 22, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2015
Claims
Jun 22, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 13, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Apr 2, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Mar 26, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Mar 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 14, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 2, 2014
English translation of the claims
Apr 2, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 2, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 20, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 19, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 17, 2014
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Jan 17, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 5, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 5, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 5, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 5, 2013
Text intended for grant
Oct 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 30, 2013
Claims
Oct 30, 2013
Description
Oct 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2013
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 19, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 19, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 20, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 1, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2011
Claims
Aug 1, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 26, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 11, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 11, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 21, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 25, 2011
General authorisation
Feb 25, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 21, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 30, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 30, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 25, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jan 25, 2005
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Dec 30, 2004
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Oct 1, 2004
Communication concerning non paid of designation fees
Sep 15, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 10, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 3, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 16, 2004
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 16, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 14, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
May 27, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 19, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 3, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 3, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 3, 2004
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 1, 2004
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 3, 2004
Written opinion
Feb 3, 2004
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 3, 2004
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Sep 12, 2003
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 12, 2003
PCT demand form
Aug 13, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 13, 2003
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 7, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Aug 7, 2003
Published international application - A1
Aug 1, 2003
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 1, 2003
PCT demand form
Feb 24, 2003
Abstract
Feb 24, 2003
Claims
Feb 24, 2003
Description
Feb 24, 2003
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EP1470747

ASM ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP03701466A
Filing Date: Jan 2, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2021
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