Prosthetic Limb

Patent No. EP2309951 (titled "Prosthetic Limb") was filed by 3D Systems, Inc. on Jun 11, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 29, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV	May 28, 2019	PFENNING, MEINIG & PARTNER MBB, ET AL

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

Mar 30, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 25, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Refund of fees
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Non-scannable object
Sep 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 6, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Summons to give evidence
Jul 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Nov 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 16, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 1, 2017
Claims
Dec 1, 2017
Description
Dec 1, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 22, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 6, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 27, 2016
Description
Feb 27, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 26, 2016
Description
Feb 26, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2015
Claims
May 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2015
Claims
Apr 29, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 27, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 26, 2014
Claims
Jun 26, 2014
Description
Jun 26, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Claims
Jun 25, 2014
Description
Jun 25, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 23, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 20, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 20, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 30, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 30, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 12, 2012
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 12, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 18, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 18, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 26, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 26, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 3, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 3, 2012
European search opinion
Jan 3, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Apr 7, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 5, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 23, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 21, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Feb 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 1, 2011
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 24, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 24, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 8, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 3, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Dec 3, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2309951

3D SYSTEMS, INC.

Application Number: EP08768412A
Filing Date: Jun 11, 2008
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 29, 2018
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