Electroless Nickel Plating Bath Composition

Patent No. EP2737107 (titled "Electroless Nickel Plating Bath Composition") was filed by Atotech Deutschland on Jul 4, 2012. The application was issued on Sep 9, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
COVENTYA	Jun 9, 2016	PFENNING, MEINIG & PARTNER MBB, ET AL

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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Mar 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 21, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 7, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 7, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 4, 2016
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Jun 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Sep 10, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 13, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 29, 2015
French translation of claims
May 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Mar 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 17, 2015
Examination started
May 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 8, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 31, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 5, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 6, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 6, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 27, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 27, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 27, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 18, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
May 27, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 27, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
May 4, 2013
PCT demand form
May 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 4, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 2, 2013
PCT demand form
May 2, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 2, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 2, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 2, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 18, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 31, 2013
Published international application - A1
Sep 5, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 5, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 5, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 4, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2012
Abstract
Jul 4, 2012
Claims
Jul 4, 2012
Description
Jul 4, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2737107

ATOTECH DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP12743909A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 23, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 9, 2015
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