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Method For Manufacturing An Object By Solidifying Powder Using A Laser Beam With The Insertion Of A Member For Absorbing Deformations

Patent No. EP2701892 (titled "Method For Manufacturing An Object By Solidifying Powder Using A Laser Beam With The Insertion Of A Member For Absorbing Deformations") was filed by Phenix Systems on Apr 27, 2012. The application was issued on Sep 22, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SLM SOLUTIONS GROUP	Nov 17, 2015	SCHICKER

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Aug 26, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 26, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Aug 17, 2021
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
English translation of the claims
Aug 13, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 13, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 28, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 28, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 21, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 24, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 24, 2020
Means of redress
Aug 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 24, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Aug 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2016
Claims
Apr 18, 2016
Claims
Apr 18, 2016
Claims
Apr 18, 2016
Claims
Apr 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Non-scannable object
Nov 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 19, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 22, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2014
English translation of the claims
Dec 30, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 30, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 4, 2014
Examination started
Feb 5, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 6, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 29, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 6, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 21, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 1, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 1, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 1, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jun 1, 2012
Modified abstract
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2012
Abstract
Apr 27, 2012
Claims
Apr 27, 2012
Description
Apr 27, 2012
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EP2701892

PHENIX SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP12719340A
Filing Date: Apr 27, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 20, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2021
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