Flexible Graphite Flooring Heat Spreader

Patent No. EP1922514 (titled "Flexible Graphite Flooring Heat Spreader") was filed by Advanced Energy Technology on Aug 21, 2006. The application was issued on Feb 3, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SGL CARBON	Nov 3, 2016	-

Dossier Documents

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Apr 18, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 18, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 15, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 4, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 21, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Feb 21, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Feb 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 3, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 3, 2017
Claims
Apr 3, 2017
Claims
Apr 3, 2017
Description
Apr 3, 2017
Description
Apr 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 16, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 12, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 15, 2016
Request for documents
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 3, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 3, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 3, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 2, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 24, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 24, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 10, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Claims
Oct 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 15, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 15, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 15, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 21, 2015
Examination started
May 26, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 26, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 19, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 19, 2015
Authorisation
May 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2015
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Apr 27, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 23, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 4, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 4, 2014
European search opinion
Dec 4, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Nov 24, 2014
Search started
Jun 29, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 23, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 16, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 31, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 21, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 15, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 15, 2008
Annex
Feb 15, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 18, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 30, 2007
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Nov 22, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 22, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Apr 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 15, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1922514

ADVANCED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP06813618A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 19, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 3, 2016
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