Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System

Patent No. EP2284018 (titled "Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System") was filed by Visual Physics on Nov 22, 2004. The application was issued on May 19, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG	Feb 16, 2022	LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ

Dossier Documents

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Jul 1, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 1, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 27, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 27, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 27, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 27, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 27, 2024
Means of redress
Mar 27, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 27, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 27, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Feb 20, 2024
Description
Feb 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2023
Annex
Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 12, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 8, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 22, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 16, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 16, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 16, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 22, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 7, 2021
German translation of the claims
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 7, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 7, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 24, 2020
Annex to the communication
Nov 24, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 24, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 23, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 10, 2020
Claims
Nov 10, 2020
Description
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2020
Claims
Oct 13, 2020
Claims
Oct 13, 2020
Claims
Oct 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 29, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2017
Claims
Jun 12, 2017
Description
Jun 12, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 12, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 2, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2016
Examination started
Mar 29, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 23, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 19, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 9, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 28, 2011
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 1, 2011
Refund of fees
May 19, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 19, 2011
European search opinion
May 19, 2011
European search report
Mar 23, 2011
Letter concerning search matters
Jan 19, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 14, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 14, 2011
Partial European search report
Dec 3, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Nov 25, 2010
Abstract
Nov 25, 2010
Claims
Nov 25, 2010
Claims
Nov 25, 2010
Description
Nov 25, 2010
Designation of inventor
Nov 25, 2010
Drawings
Nov 25, 2010
Letter concerning search matters
Nov 25, 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)

EP2284018

VISUAL PHYSICS

Application Number: EP10014985A
Filing Date: Nov 22, 2004
Status: Revoked; Jun 27, 2024
Publication Date: May 19, 2021
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