Head Assembly For A Laser Processing System

Patent No. EP2760620 (titled "Head Assembly For A Laser Processing System") was filed by IPG Photonics on Oct 1, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 19, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRECITEC	May 7, 2020	TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER

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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Sep 22, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 22, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 13, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 13, 2022
German translation of the claims
Sep 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 17, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 17, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 24, 2022
Refund of fees
May 20, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 20, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 13, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jan 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 17, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 17, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 17, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 21, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 7, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 7, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 7, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 7, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2020
Non-scannable object
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 26, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 26, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 26, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 17, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 17, 2018
Claims
Dec 17, 2018
Description
Dec 17, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Dec 17, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 20, 2018
Annex to the communication
Aug 20, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2018
Examination started
Apr 25, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 25, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 25, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 22, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 22, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 7, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 7, 2015
European search opinion
Oct 7, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Sep 23, 2015
Search started
Apr 15, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
Apr 15, 2015
Priority document
Mar 31, 2015
Invitation to file priority document
Mar 9, 2015
Reply by International Bureau
Feb 27, 2015
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Feb 25, 2015
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Dec 10, 2014
Invitation to file priority document
Oct 25, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Oct 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jul 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 20, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2014
Authorisation
May 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 4, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 4, 2013
Published international application - A1

EP2760620

IPG PHOTONICS

Application Number: EP12836452A
Filing Date: Oct 1, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 16, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 19, 2022
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