Method And Apparatus For Detecting Defects In Freeform Fabrication

Patent No. EP2797730 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Detecting Defects In Freeform Fabrication") was filed by ARCAM AB on Dec 5, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SOLDENWAGNER	May 3, 2017	EISENFUHR SPEISER

Dossier Documents

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Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 29, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 21, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jun 17, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 9, 2020
Authorisation
Jun 2, 2020
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
May 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2020
Authorisation
May 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 20, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Mar 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 31, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 24, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 18, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 18, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 18, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 14, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 8, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 27, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 27, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 27, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2017
Claims
Oct 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 17, 2016
Examination started
Oct 8, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 5, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 1, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 7, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 23, 2014
Refund of fees
May 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2014
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
May 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Apr 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Apr 9, 2014
Information regarding early processing
Mar 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 28, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 12, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 12, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 12, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 12, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 12, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 10, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 10, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 10, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Dec 12, 2013
Written opinion
Dec 12, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Dec 12, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 14, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 20, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 10, 2013
PCT demand form
Sep 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 4, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jul 4, 2013
Published international application - A1
Mar 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2012
Abstract
Dec 5, 2012
Claims
Dec 5, 2012
Description
Dec 5, 2012
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EP2797730

ARCAM AB

Application Number: EP12809141A
Filing Date: Dec 5, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 31, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2020
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