Optically Variable Surface Pattern

Patent No. EP2953798 (titled "Optically Variable Surface Pattern") was filed by Giesecke & Devrient on Jan 30, 2014. The application was issued on Oct 4, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DE LA RUE	Jul 4, 2018	GILL JENNINGS & EVERY
LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG	Jul 4, 2018	ZINSINGER
OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE	Jul 4, 2018	CABINET NONY
OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE	Jul 4, 2018	IPSILON

Dossier Documents

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Jan 9, 2026
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 9, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 9, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 9, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 9, 2026
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 5, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 1, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 1, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 1, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2025
Means of redress
Oct 1, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Dec 11, 2024
Description
Dec 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 8, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 8, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 8, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jun 27, 2024
Description
Jun 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 1, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 26, 2023
Annex
Sep 26, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 26, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 26, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 26, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 26, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 26, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 28, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 28, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 28, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2023
Claims
Aug 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 30, 2023
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 30, 2023
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
May 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 15, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 7, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 27, 2022
Letter which had not been notified
May 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 20, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 20, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 20, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 16, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 6, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Reply to appeal
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Reply to appeal
Feb 25, 2022
Reply to appeal
Oct 20, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 14, 2021
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Oct 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 18
Oct 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 19
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 28, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 21, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 21, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 6, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Dec 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 4, 2018
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Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 18, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2017
English translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 21, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 8, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 12, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 30, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 8, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 8, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 30, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 30, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 22, 2016
Examination started
Jun 2, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 30, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 31, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 18, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 13, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 25, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 24, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 24, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 19, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 2, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 14, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Aug 14, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Aug 14, 2014
Published international application - A1
Apr 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 30, 2014
Abstract
Jan 30, 2014
Claims
Jan 30, 2014
Description
Jan 30, 2014
Drawings
Jan 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs

EP2953798

GIESECKE & DEVRIENT

Application Number: EP14702192A
Filing Date: Jan 30, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Sep 1, 2017
Publication Date: Oct 4, 2017
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