Coating Arrangement For A 3D Printer

Patent No. EP3043980 (titled "Coating Arrangement For A 3D Printer") was filed by Exone on Aug 25, 2015. The application was issued on Dec 1, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONCEPT LASER	May 2, 2018	HAFNER & KOHL
CONCEPT LASER	May 2, 2018	HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB

Dossier Documents

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Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 1, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
English translation of the claims
Oct 26, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 26, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 27, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 27, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 14, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 14, 2020
Means of redress
Dec 14, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 14, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2020
Annex to a communication
Apr 6, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Apr 6, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 5, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2020
Claims
Jan 3, 2020
Claims
Jan 3, 2020
Claims
Jan 3, 2020
Claims
Jan 3, 2020
Claims
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Oct 15, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 27, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jun 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 13, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2016
Annex to a communication
Aug 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2016
Examination started
Jun 22, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 9, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
International publication of the international search report
Apr 21, 2016
International publication of the international search report
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 12, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Apr 12, 2016
Priority search results
Apr 12, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2016
Published international application - A2
Feb 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 12, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Oct 30, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 30, 2015
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Sep 29, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Sep 25, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Sep 17, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Sep 1, 2015
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Sep 1, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2015
Abstract
Aug 25, 2015
Annex
Aug 25, 2015
Claims
Aug 25, 2015
Description
Aug 25, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 25, 2015
Drawings
Aug 25, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3043980

EXONE

Application Number: EP15766063A
Filing Date: Aug 25, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2021
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Coating Arrangement For A 3D Printer

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