Method And Apparatus For Producing Three-Dimensional Work Pieces

Patent No. EP2786858 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Producing Three-Dimensional Work Pieces") was filed by SLM Solutions GmbH on Apr 3, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONCEPT LASER	Jun 16, 2016	HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB
WOLFF	Jun 16, 2016	KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER
RENISHAW	Jun 13, 2016	MATTHEWS

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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Description

Mar 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 24, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 24, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 24, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 9, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 9, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 9, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 3, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 12, 2022
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 31, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jun 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Mar 19, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 19, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 17
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 18
Mar 4, 2020
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2020
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 14, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 10, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2019
Notice of appeal
Nov 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 5, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 5, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 5, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 5, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 5, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Oct 15, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
General enquiry
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 19, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 27, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 21, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 16, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 9, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 4, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 4, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Claims
Oct 13, 2016
Claims
Oct 13, 2016
Claims
Oct 13, 2016
Claims
Oct 13, 2016
Claims
Oct 13, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 16, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 12, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 12, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 12, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 2, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2015
Claims
Apr 1, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 1, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 30, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 26, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 14, 2015
Examination started
Oct 13, 2014
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Sep 10, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 2, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 15, 2013
European search opinion
Jul 15, 2013
European search report
Jul 12, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 12, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 29, 2013
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 3, 2013
Abstract
Apr 3, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 3, 2013
Claims
Apr 3, 2013
Description
Apr 3, 2013
Drawings
Apr 3, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2786858

SLM SOLUTIONS GMBH

Application Number: EP13162179A
Filing Date: Apr 3, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 27, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Method And Apparatus For Producing Three-Dimensional Work Pieces

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Dossier Documents

EP2786858