Printing Method

Patent No. EP2445722 (titled "Printing Method") was filed by Sericol on Jun 25, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DURST PHOTOTECHNIK	Jun 27, 2016	BURGER

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

Aug 8, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 8, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 25, 2024
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 25, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 25, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 17, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 18, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 28, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2023
Amended description with annotations
May 16, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
May 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 7, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 30, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 30, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 30, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 11, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 7, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 7, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 7, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Aug 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 29, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 29, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 23, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 23, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 20, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 10, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jun 10, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jun 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 12, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 20, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2019
Claims
Dec 12, 2019
Claims
Dec 12, 2019
Claims
Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
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Dec 12, 2019
Claims
Dec 12, 2019
Claims
Dec 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 22, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Feb 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 7, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 10, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 27, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 13, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 30, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
General authorisation
Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 28, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 28, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Means of redress
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 28, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Authorisation
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 10, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 17, 2016
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Sep 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 5, 2016
Decision to terminate the limitation procedure (opposition procedure pending)
Jul 5, 2016
Refund of fees
Jul 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 15, 2016
Claims
Feb 15, 2016
Description
Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2016
Letter/request relating to the limitation procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Request for limitation/revocation
Oct 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 7, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 7, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 7, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 20, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 20, 2015
Description
Feb 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 12, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 12, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 12, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 12, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 15, 2014
Examination started
Jun 2, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 23, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 13, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 15, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 5, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 16, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 16, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 16, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 3, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 7, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 5, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 26, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 26, 2011
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Sep 26, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Sep 21, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Sep 8, 2011
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Sep 8, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 8, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 22, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 22, 2011
PCT demand form
Jul 22, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 22, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 23, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 23, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Apr 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 18, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 29, 2010
Published international application - A2

EP2445722

SERICOL

Application Number: EP10737375A
Filing Date: Jun 25, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 2, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2024
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