Method Of Compacting The Surface Of A Sintered Part

Patent No. EP2066468 (titled "Method Of Compacting The Surface Of A Sintered Part") was filed by Miba Sinter Austria on Aug 31, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 6, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PMG HOLDING	Mar 4, 2015	SCHEIDT
SCHUNK SINTERMETALLTECHNIK GMBH	Feb 26, 2015	ADVOTEC

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

Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 3, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 25, 2017
Description
Oct 25, 2017
English translation of the claims
Oct 25, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 25, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 24, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 24, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 6, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 27, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 27, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2016
Claims
Sep 15, 2016
Claims
Sep 15, 2016
Claims
Sep 15, 2016
Claims
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
Description
Sep 15, 2016
General enquiry
Sep 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2016
Authorisation
Aug 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2015
Claims
Sep 18, 2015
Claims
Sep 18, 2015
Claims
Sep 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 11, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 11, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 4, 2013
Claims
Jun 4, 2013
Description
Jun 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 3, 2013
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Apr 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Mar 27, 2013
Invitation to file an authorisation
Feb 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2012
Claims
Nov 21, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 21, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 30, 2010
Published international application - A9
Sep 1, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 10, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 21, 2009
Late/insufficient payment of the renewal fee without additional fee
May 13, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 30, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 26, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 16, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 12, 2008
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Nov 6, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 6, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 6, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Apr 11, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 26, 2008
Fax request to enter the European phase
Mar 26, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 26, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 13, 2008
Published international application - A2
Oct 23, 2007
Abstract
Oct 23, 2007
Claims
Oct 23, 2007
Description
Oct 23, 2007
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EP2066468

MIBA SINTER AUSTRIA

Application Number: EP07800161A
Filing Date: Aug 31, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 3, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 6, 2017
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