Electrolyte And Method For Electrolytic Deposition Of Gold-Copper Alloys

Patent No. EP1983077 (titled "Electrolyte And Method For Electrolytic Deposition Of Gold-Copper Alloys") was filed by Enthone on Apr 19, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 28, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ICB INGENIEURS CONSEILS EN BREVETS	Sep 27, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE

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May 29, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 29, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 24, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Oct 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 15, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 14, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 14, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 14, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 14, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 14, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 13, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 13, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 13, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 27, 2016
Description
May 27, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 25, 2016
Description
May 25, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 1, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 20, 2015
Refund of fees
May 28, 2014
Refund of fees
Apr 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2014
Claims
Apr 12, 2014
Description
Apr 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2014
Claims
Apr 10, 2014
Description
Apr 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 25, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2013
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 10, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 27, 2013
Authorisation
Aug 27, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jul 16, 2013
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 9, 2013
Annex
Jul 3, 2013
General enquiry
Jul 3, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 3, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2012
General enquiry
Mar 6, 2012
Refund of fees
Nov 16, 2010
Claims
Nov 16, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 16, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2010
Annex to the communication
Aug 6, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2010
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 23, 2010
General enquiry
Apr 23, 2010
Notice on debiting of fees
Mar 30, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 14, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Jun 3, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Oct 27, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 24, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 22, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Feb 22, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 2, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Sep 28, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 28, 2007
European search opinion
Sep 28, 2007
European search report
Apr 19, 2007
Abstract
Apr 19, 2007
Authorisation
Apr 19, 2007
Claims
Apr 19, 2007
Description
Apr 19, 2007
Designation of inventor
Apr 19, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1983077

ENTHONE

Application Number: EP07007963A
Filing Date: Apr 19, 2007
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Nov 25, 2016
Publication Date: Dec 28, 2016
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