Method And Apparatus For Forming An Anilox Roll

Patent No. EP2284007 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Forming An Anilox Roll") was filed by Apex Europe on Dec 22, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 22, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
APPLIED LASER ENGINEERING	Apr 8, 2016	SMITH
KURT ZECHER	Apr 8, 2016	OSTERMANN

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

Jul 26, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 26, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 26, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 20, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 17, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 17, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 29, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 26, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 12, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 29, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2017
Claims
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 16, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 21, 2016
Claims
Sep 21, 2016
Description
Sep 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 11, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 1, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 1, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 30, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 30, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 17, 2014
Examination started
Jun 11, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 16, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 16, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2011
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 27, 2011
Refund of fees
Jan 19, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 23, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 23, 2010
European search opinion
Dec 23, 2010
European search report
Dec 17, 2010
Modified abstract
Oct 12, 2010
Abstract
Oct 12, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 12, 2010
Claims
Oct 12, 2010
Description
Oct 12, 2010
Designation of inventor
Oct 12, 2010
Document related to search matters
Oct 12, 2010
Drawings
Oct 12, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2284007

APEX EUROPE

Application Number: EP10187240A
Filing Date: Dec 22, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 20, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 22, 2018
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Method And Apparatus For Forming An Anilox Roll

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