Method And Device For Forming At Least One Three-Dimensional Component

Patent No. EP2666612 (titled "Method And Device For Forming At Least One Three-Dimensional Component") was filed by MTU Aero Engines on May 25, 2012. The application was issued on Nov 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONCEPT LASER	Aug 28, 2019	HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB

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.

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Feb 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 24, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Oct 15, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Description
May 16, 2018
Description
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 15, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 8, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 17, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 17, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 30, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 27, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 31, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 31, 2012
European search opinion
Oct 31, 2012
European search report
May 25, 2012
Abstract
May 25, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 25, 2012
Claims
May 25, 2012
Description
May 25, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 25, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 25, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 25, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 25, 2012
Drawings
May 25, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2666612

MTU AERO ENGINES

Application Number: EP12169446A
Filing Date: May 25, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 4, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 28, 2018
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