High-Rate Laser Marking Machine

Patent No. EP1967982 (titled "High-Rate Laser Marking Machine") was filed by Datacard on Mar 22, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 3, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MB AUTOMATION	May 2, 2017	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.

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Oct 19, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 19, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 19, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 19, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 19, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 16, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 29, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Sep 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2023
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 13, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 6, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 4, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jan 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jan 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 24, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 26, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 26, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 26, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 13, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 13, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 10, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 10, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jan 21, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 9, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2015
Request for further processing
Dec 10, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (reply to communication from Examining Division too late)
Dec 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Dec 2, 2015
Description
Dec 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2015
Description
Jun 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2015
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
May 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 15, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 8, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 4, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2014
Claims
Dec 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2012
Refund order search fee
May 6, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2010
Claims
May 6, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 25, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 24, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 1, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 4, 2009
Annex to the communication
Nov 4, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Sep 15, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 15, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 31, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 25, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 25, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jun 22, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 22, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 22, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Jun 18, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 18, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 18, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Apr 17, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 2, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 14, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 13, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 13, 2008
European search opinion
Oct 13, 2008
European search report
Sep 25, 2008
Document related to search matters
Sep 22, 2008
Document related to search matters
Sep 22, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 25, 2008
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee (divisional application)
Aug 13, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 12, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 12, 2008
Partial European search report
Aug 11, 2008
Request for further processing allowed
Jun 27, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 18, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 29, 2008
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of filing/search fee)
Mar 21, 2008
Abstract
Mar 21, 2008
Claims
Mar 21, 2008
Description
Mar 21, 2008
Designation of inventor
Mar 21, 2008
Drawings
Mar 21, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Apr 21, 2006
Priority document

EP1967982

DATACARD

Application Number: EP08075212A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2006
Status: Revoked; Nov 3, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 3, 2016
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