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Method For Introducing A Structure Into An Element, In Particular An Element Of An Angle Measuring System

Patent No. EP2972111 (titled "Method For Introducing A Structure Into An Element, In Particular An Element Of An Angle Measuring System") was filed by Hoche on Mar 8, 2014. The application was issued on Dec 26, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SICK	Aug 9, 2019	LUDEWIGT

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Jun 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 7, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 24, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 24, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Authorisation
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 2, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 9, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 9, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 9, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2018
English translation of the claims
Nov 9, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 9, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 21, 2018
Claims
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 16, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 16, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 27, 2017
Claims
Jun 27, 2017
Description
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2016
Examination started
Aug 2, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Aug 1, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jun 29, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 4, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 13, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 17, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 17, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 3, 2015
Authorisation
Aug 3, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 28, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 22, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 22, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Jun 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 22, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 17, 2015
Despatch of copy of consultation
Jun 17, 2015
Result of consultation
Jun 17, 2015
Separate sheet with IPEA428
May 20, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 20, 2015
International preliminary examination report
May 20, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 20, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 20, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 25, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 25, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 25, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Apr 25, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Apr 25, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Apr 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Apr 22, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 24, 2015
Written opinion
Mar 24, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 24, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 10, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 10, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 10, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jan 23, 2015
Free text
Jan 19, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2015
PCT demand form
Jan 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 8, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 7, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jul 1, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 1, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 1, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 23, 2014
Abstract
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Description
May 23, 2014
Drawings
May 23, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 4, 2014
Abstract
Apr 4, 2014
Claims
Apr 4, 2014
Description
Apr 4, 2014
Drawings
Apr 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation

EP2972111

HOCHE

Application Number: EP14717074A
Filing Date: Mar 8, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 11, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 26, 2018
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