Device For Single-Sided Electrolytic Treatment Of A Flat Substrate

Patent No. EP2625318 (titled "Device For Single-Sided Electrolytic Treatment Of A Flat Substrate") was filed by Meco Equipment Engineers on Oct 6, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 13, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MKS IP ASSOCIATION	Jan 13, 2017	-

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Jan 21, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 16, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 28, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 28, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2017
Filing of a new opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 17, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 19, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 23, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 23, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 11, 2014
Claims
Jul 11, 2014
Description
Jul 11, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 21, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2014
Examination started
Jul 17, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 29, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 22, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 1, 2013
Annex
May 1, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 1, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 23, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 15, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 4, 2013
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Dec 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 27, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Oct 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 12, 2012
Published international application - A2
Oct 6, 2011
Abstract
Oct 6, 2011
Annex
Oct 6, 2011
Claims
Oct 6, 2011
Description
Oct 6, 2011
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EP2625318

MECO EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS

Application Number: EP11770893A
Filing Date: Oct 6, 2011
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: Apr 13, 2016
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