Apparatus And Method For Additive Manufacturing

Patent No. EP3067186 (titled "Apparatus And Method For Additive Manufacturing") was filed by Siemens Industry Software on Mar 9, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 17, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OPEN MIND	Oct 17, 2018	THUM

Dossier Documents

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Feb 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 18, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 18, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Oct 7, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 10, 2020
Document concerning representation
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 29, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 17, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 1, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 30, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 30, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 30, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 30, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 17, 2017
Examination started
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Feb 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 18, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 7, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 7, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 7, 2016
European search report
Jul 7, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jun 29, 2016
Search started
Jun 14, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
May 13, 2016
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
May 10, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 9, 2016
Abstract
Mar 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 9, 2016
Claims
Mar 9, 2016
Description
Mar 9, 2016
Designation of inventor
Mar 9, 2016
Drawings
Mar 9, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3067186

SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE

Application Number: EP16159384A
Filing Date: Mar 9, 2016
Status: Revoked; Feb 4, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 17, 2018
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