Non-Alkali Glass Substrate And Method For Producing Same

Patent No. EP1970354 (titled "Non-Alkali Glass Substrate And Method For Producing Same") was filed by Nippon Electric Glass on Dec 15, 2006. The application was issued on Sep 18, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHOTT	Mar 16, 2016	FUCHS

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Date
Description

Aug 22, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 22, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 11, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 9, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 25, 2019
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 18, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 18, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 8, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 20, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 25, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 18, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Apr 16, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 8, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 8, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 8, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 8, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 10, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 23, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Claims
Sep 6, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2015
French translation of claims
May 4, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 7, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 7, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 7, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 7, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 8, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 8, 2014
Description
Dec 8, 2014
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Sep 29, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 29, 2014
Claims
Sep 29, 2014
Description
Sep 29, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 30, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 30, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2014
Examination started
Apr 11, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 11, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 11, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 24, 2013
European search opinion
Sep 24, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Jul 11, 2013
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
May 24, 2013
Invitation to indicate the claims to be searched
Jun 16, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 31, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 25, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 25, 2008
Deficiencies in designation of inventor
Jul 25, 2008
Drawings
Jul 25, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jul 2, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 2, 2008
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 16, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2008
Abstract
Jun 16, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2008
Claims
Jun 16, 2008
Description
Jun 16, 2008
Drawings
Jun 16, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 25, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 11, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jun 21, 2007
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 21, 2007
International publication pamphlet

EP1970354

NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS

Application Number: EP06834823A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 16, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 18, 2019
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