Developing Device, Memory Unit Thereof, And Image Forming Apparatus

Patent No. EP2397914 (titled "Developing Device, Memory Unit Thereof, And Image Forming Apparatus") was filed by Samsung Electronics on Jul 24, 2008. The application was issued on Jun 13, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BROGNO	Mar 4, 2015	LERMER, CHRISTOPH
HQ PATRONEN	Mar 4, 2015	CBDL EGBR
KREUTZER	Mar 4, 2015	CBDL EGBR
ABACUS	Jul 18, 2014	ISARPATENT

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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Description

May 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 11, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 4, 2018
French translation of claims
May 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 26, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 19, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
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Nov 3, 2017
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Nov 3, 2017
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Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
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Nov 2, 2017
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Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2017
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Nov 2, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Means of redress
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 2, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 16, 2017
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Mar 16, 2017
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Mar 16, 2017
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Mar 16, 2017
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Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Mar 8, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 2, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2016
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Jul 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Nov 20, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2015
Request for documents
Mar 25, 2015
Request for documents
Mar 25, 2015
Request for documents
Mar 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
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Mar 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 29, 2014
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2014
Notice of opposition
Jul 18, 2014
Notice of opposition
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 13, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 9, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 9, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 9, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 9, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 9, 2014
Non-scannable object
May 7, 2014
Observations by third parties
Apr 22, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 22, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 22, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 15, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 15, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 19, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2014
Claims
Mar 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 18, 2013
Translation of priority document
Dec 18, 2013
Translation of priority document
Nov 26, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 26, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2013
Invitation to file a translation of the previous application
Nov 20, 2013
Examination started
Nov 15, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 11, 2013
Observations by third parties
Oct 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 17, 2013
Claims
Oct 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 1, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Oct 1, 2013
Non-scannable object
Oct 1, 2013
Non-scannable object
Sep 18, 2013
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Sep 18, 2013
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Observations by third parties
Sep 18, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 9, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 9, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2012
Document related to search matters
Sep 26, 2012
Document related to search matters
Sep 26, 2012
Document related to search matters
Sep 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2012
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 21, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 14, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 3, 2012
Refund of fees
Jul 31, 2012
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 18, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 18, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 18, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Jul 18, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 2, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 29, 2011
Refund of fees
Dec 19, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 19, 2011
European search opinion
Dec 19, 2011
European search report
Dec 1, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 23, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 6, 2011
Abstract
Sep 6, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 6, 2011
Claims
Sep 6, 2011
Description
Sep 6, 2011
Designation of inventor
Sep 6, 2011
Drawings
Sep 6, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 7, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 7, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2397914

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP11180248A
Filing Date: Jul 24, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 11, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 13, 2018
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Developing Device, Memory Unit Thereof, And Image Forming Apparatus

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EP2397914