Plasma Torch Electrode Materials And Related Systems And Methods

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Patent No. EP3053418 (titled "Plasma Torch Electrode Materials And Related Systems And Methods") was filed by Hypertherm on Sep 29, 2014. The application was issued on May 19, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KJELLBERG FINSTERWALDE PLASMA UND MASCHINEN	Feb 18, 2022	MANASSE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jul 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 24, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 16, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 8, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2022
Authorisation
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Feb 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Feb 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 18, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 18, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 22, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 9, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 9, 2021
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 14, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Aug 18, 2020
Claims
Aug 18, 2020
Description
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2020
Examination started
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 25, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 5, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 21, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 2, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 2, 2015
Published international application - A1
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 6, 2014
Abstract
Oct 6, 2014
Annex
Oct 6, 2014
Claims
Oct 6, 2014
Description
Oct 6, 2014
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EP3053418

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Application Number: EP14781037A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: May 19, 2021
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