Printing Method

Patent No. EP2280833 (titled "Printing Method") was filed by Videojet on Apr 23, 2009. The application was issued on Mar 22, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARKEM-IMAJE HOLDING	Sep 1, 2016	BREVALEX

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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Feb 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 17, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2023
French translation of claims
Feb 14, 2023
German translation of the claims
Feb 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jan 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 16, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 14, 2022
Refund of fees
Dec 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 2, 2022
Refund of fees
Dec 2, 2022
Refund of fees
Nov 29, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 29, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 29, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Nov 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 28, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 28, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 28, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2022
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Oct 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Oct 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 28, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 28, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 9, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 4, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 5, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Oct 5, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 31, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2019
Claims
Feb 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 2, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 2, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2018
Claims
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 27, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 31, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 31, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 17, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 11, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 17, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 17, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2018
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 5, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 5, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 5, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 1, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 1, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 1, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 29, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 29, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 29, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 3, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 3, 2014
Claims
Sep 3, 2014
Description
Sep 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 12, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 31, 2014
Claims
Jan 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 27, 2013
Claims
Dec 27, 2013
Claims
Dec 27, 2013
Description
Dec 27, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 9, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 9, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 30, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 13, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 13, 2011
European search opinion
Dec 13, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Aug 22, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 9, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jan 14, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 14, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jan 14, 2011
Annex
Jan 12, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 7, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 18, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 21, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
Oct 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Oct 21, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 21, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 10, 2010
Information on entry into European phase

EP2280833

VIDEOJET

Application Number: EP09739473A
Filing Date: Apr 23, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2023
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