Composite-Film Banknote

Patent No. EP2442987 (titled "Composite-Film Banknote") was filed by Giesecke & Devrient on Jun 15, 2010. The application was issued on Aug 10, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BANQUE DE FRANCE	May 10, 2017	REGIMBEAU

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jul 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 21, 2022
Refund of fees
Jun 17, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 17, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 13, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
May 13, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Dec 14, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 14, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2021
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 28, 2021
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 25, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 21, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 26, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jan 26, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Aug 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 31, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 28, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2018
Claims
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 18, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 16, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 12, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 13, 2016
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jun 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 3, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 24, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 24, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2015
Description
Oct 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 20, 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
Sep 22, 2014
Examination started
Mar 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 26, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 28, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2010
Published international application - A1
Aug 31, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 31, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 31, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 27, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2010
Abstract
Jun 15, 2010
Claims
Jun 15, 2010
Description
Jun 15, 2010
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EP2442987

GIESECKE & DEVRIENT

Application Number: EP10726476A
Filing Date: Jun 15, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 15, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2016
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