Optical Authentication Component And Method Of Fabricating Said Component

Patent No. EP2567270 (titled "Optical Authentication Component And Method Of Fabricating Said Component") was filed by Hologram Industries on May 5, 2011. The application was issued on May 17, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY	Aug 3, 2017	ZEUNER SUMMERER STUTZ

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

Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2023
English translation of the claims
Apr 11, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 11, 2023
German translation of the claims
Apr 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 3, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 22, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 29, 2021
Description
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 8, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 11, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 11, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 16, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 16, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 16, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 10, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 19, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 19, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 22, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 24, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 24, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 16, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 9, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 9, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 20, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 8, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 15, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 12, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 25, 2018
Claims
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 25, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 17, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 8, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 5, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 1, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 1, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 8, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
General enquiry
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jun 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 21, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 30, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 12, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 28, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 13, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 16, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Dec 20, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 20, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 20, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2013
Claims
Dec 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Aug 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2013
Examination started
Jun 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jun 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 14, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 12, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 12, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 27, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 10, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 10, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 10, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 5, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2011
Abstract
May 5, 2011
Claims
May 5, 2011
Description
May 5, 2011
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EP2567270

HOLOGRAM INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP11722750A
Filing Date: May 5, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: May 17, 2023
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