Modular Laser Irradiation Unit

Patent No. EP2917681 (titled "Modular Laser Irradiation Unit") was filed by Mbda Deutschland on Nov 6, 2013. The application was issued on Aug 28, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION	May 28, 2020	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Oct 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 12, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 12, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 5, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Aug 5, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Aug 5, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Aug 5, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Aug 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Summons to give evidence
Aug 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 1, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 22, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 4, 2018
Claims
Oct 4, 2018
Description
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 12, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2018
Examination started
Mar 15, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Nov 2, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 18, 2016
Cover letter for submission of priority search results
Feb 18, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 15, 2016
Priority search results
Feb 15, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 2, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 18, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 18, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Aug 19, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 16, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 27, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 25, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 20, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 3, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 15, 2014
Copy of the international search report
May 15, 2014
Copy of the international search report
May 15, 2014
Published international application - A1
Apr 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 10, 2014
Abstract
Jan 10, 2014
Claims
Jan 10, 2014
Description
Jan 10, 2014
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EP2917681

MBDA DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP13817850A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2013
Status: Revoked; Oct 28, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
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