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Piezoelectric Substance Element, Piezoelectric Substance Film Manufacturing Method, Liquid Discharge Head And Liquid Discharge Apparatus

Patent No. EP1846960 (titled "Piezoelectric Substance Element, Piezoelectric Substance Film Manufacturing Method, Liquid Discharge Head And Liquid Discharge Apparatus") was filed by Canon Kabushiki Kaisha on Jan 18, 2006. The application was issued on Jul 5, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TLIP	Feb 9, 2015	TLIP

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Jun 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 7, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 22, 2017
French translation of claims
May 22, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 12, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
May 12, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 12, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 24, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 3, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 3, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 3, 2017
Means of redress
Jan 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Aug 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2015
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jul 28, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Jun 3, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
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 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 7, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 25, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 25, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 22, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 22, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 22, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 22, 2013
Text intended for grant
Oct 1, 2013
Examination started
Mar 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Mar 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 9, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 9, 2011
European search opinion
Nov 9, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Aug 22, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Aug 12, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 9, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 5, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 5, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 5, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jan 14, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
Dec 8, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2009
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Oct 25, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 25, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 18, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 5, 2007
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 14, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 6, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 26, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 26, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
May 31, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 16, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 16, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 16, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 27, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Jul 27, 2006
Published international application - A1

EP1846960

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP06712287A
Filing Date: Jan 18, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 2, 2017
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2017
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