A Method Of Printing

Patent No. EP2569165 (titled "A Method Of Printing") was filed by Heiq Materials on May 11, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 18, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ADDMASTER UK	May 25, 2016	APPLEYARD LEES
SUN CHEMICAL	Nov 13, 2015	ABEL & IMRAY

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

Dec 22, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 22, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2022
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 22, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 22, 2022
German translation of the claims
Nov 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 31, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 27, 2022
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 18, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 17, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 6, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 29, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 29, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Jul 15, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 12, 2022
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
Description
May 12, 2022
Description submitted during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
Description submitted during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
Description submitted during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 12, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
May 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 12, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 12, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 12, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 12, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 6, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 24, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 21, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 29, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 29, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Claims
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 21, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Aug 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 24, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 24, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 24, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 24, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Description
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 18, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Authorisation
Jul 7, 2017
Authorisation
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 2, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 14, 2016
Communication of termination of the opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2016
Communication of termination of the opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 30, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2016
Noting of loss of rights (opposition deemed not to have been filed)
Jun 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 18, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Aug 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2015
Request for correction of the publication
Jul 30, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 17, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2015
Claims
Feb 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2014
Examination started
Sep 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 2, 2013
Annex
Aug 2, 2013
Annex
Aug 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 23, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
May 18, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 18, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 17, 2011
Published international application - A2
May 20, 2011
Abstract
May 20, 2011
Claims
May 20, 2011
Description
May 20, 2011
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EP2569165

HEIQ MATERIALS

Application Number: EP11724441A
Filing Date: May 11, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 16, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 18, 2023
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A Method Of Printing

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EP2569165