Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System

Patent No. EP2253479 (titled "Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System") was filed by Visual Physics on Nov 22, 2004. The application was issued on Apr 28, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CCL SECURE	Jan 28, 2022	LINCOLN
LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG	Jan 28, 2022	LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ

Dossier Documents

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Oct 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 3, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 3, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 3, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2024
Means of redress
Jul 3, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 17, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 9, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 9, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 2, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 28, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 23, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 23, 2021
German translation of the claims
Nov 16, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 16, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 16, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 2, 2020
Annex to a communication
Nov 2, 2020
Annex to a communication
Nov 2, 2020
Annex to the communication
Nov 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 2, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2020
Description
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2020
Annex to the communication
Oct 9, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 9, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2020
Claims
Sep 1, 2020
Claims
Sep 1, 2020
Claims
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 18, 2020
Annex to a communication
Jun 18, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jun 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 25, 2020
Observations by third parties
Nov 5, 2019
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Nov 4, 2019
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Jul 23, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 17, 2019
Citation filed by a third party
Jul 17, 2019
Citation filed by a third party
Jul 17, 2019
Observations by third parties
Jul 17, 2019
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 17, 2019
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 17, 2019
Patent document filed by a Third party
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2015
Claims
Jan 22, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 23, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 7, 2014
Examination started
Feb 5, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 23, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 14, 2011
Refund of fees
Oct 13, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 13, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 9, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 18, 2011
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 16, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 16, 2011
European search opinion
Mar 16, 2011
European search report
Dec 27, 2010
Letter concerning search matters
Nov 4, 2010
Refund of fees
Oct 27, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 22, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 22, 2010
Partial European search report
Jun 24, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jun 23, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jun 14, 2010
Abstract
Jun 14, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2010
Claims
Jun 14, 2010
Description
Jun 14, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2010
Drawings
Jun 14, 2010
Letter concerning search matters
Jun 14, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jun 27, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2253479

VISUAL PHYSICS

Application Number: EP10006153A
Filing Date: Nov 22, 2004
Status: Revoked; Oct 11, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
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