Method For Operating A Pulsed Arc Source

Patent No. EP1869690 (titled "Method For Operating A Pulsed Arc Source") was filed by Oerlikon Surface Solutions on Mar 1, 2006. The application was issued on Apr 25, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IHI IONBOND AG	Oct 12, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

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

Jul 19, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 26, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
Mar 16, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 21, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 21, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 21, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 6, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 6, 2017
Refund of fees
Dec 4, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 4, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 15, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 2, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 14, 2017
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Aug 14, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 14, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2017
Means of redress
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 14, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended drawings with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended drawings with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended drawings with annotations
May 2, 2017
Claims
May 2, 2017
Claims
May 2, 2017
Claims
May 2, 2017
Claims
May 2, 2017
Claims
May 2, 2017
Description
May 2, 2017
Description
May 2, 2017
Description
May 2, 2017
Description
May 2, 2017
Drawings
May 2, 2017
Drawings
May 2, 2017
Drawings
May 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Claims
Apr 12, 2016
Claims
Apr 12, 2016
Claims
Apr 12, 2016
Claims
Apr 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 27, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 26, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 14, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 18, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 4, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 20, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 20, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 5, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 30, 2014
English translation of the claims
Oct 30, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 30, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 4, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 14, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
May 5, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 1, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 1, 2014
Claims
May 1, 2014
Claims
May 1, 2014
Claims
May 1, 2014
Claims
May 1, 2014
Description
May 1, 2014
Description
May 1, 2014
Description
May 1, 2014
Description
May 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 1, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 18, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2012
Claims
Aug 23, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 15, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 1, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 2, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 16, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 16, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 16, 2010
Claims
Apr 16, 2010
Claims
Apr 16, 2010
Description
Apr 16, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Apr 9, 2010
Claims
Apr 9, 2010
Description
Apr 9, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2009
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2009
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 3, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 10, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 10, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Apr 10, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Apr 10, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Mar 18, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 28, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 27, 2007
General authorisation
Aug 27, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 1, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 11, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 11, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 16, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 28, 2006
Published international application - A2
Jun 23, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Mar 7, 2006
Abstract
Mar 7, 2006
Claims
Mar 7, 2006
Description
Mar 7, 2006
Drawings

EP1869690

OERLIKON SURFACE SOLUTIONS

Application Number: EP06705363A
Filing Date: Mar 1, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 23, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 25, 2018
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EP1869690