Heat-Sensitive Recording Material

Patent No. EP3103649 (titled "Heat-Sensitive Recording Material") was filed by Nippon Paper Industries on Mar 6, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 22, 2025.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHAEFER KALK	Oct 2, 2018	MAI BESIER

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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Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2024
French translation of claims
Dec 12, 2024
German translation of the claims
Dec 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 25, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 23, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 14, 2024
Refund of fees
Oct 10, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 10, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 8, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 7, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 7, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 7, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 26, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 25, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2024
General enquiry
Jul 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Dec 5, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 27, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Mar 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2023
Reply to appeal
Nov 14, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 19, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 12, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 12, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 30, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 11, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Claims
Apr 11, 2019
Claims
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 11, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 23, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Nov 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 30, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Claims
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 11, 2017
German translation of the claims
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 14, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 24, 2017
Examination started
Jan 25, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 25, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 25, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Dec 14, 2016
Search started
Nov 16, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 6, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Sep 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2016
Abstract
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2016
Claims
Sep 9, 2016
Description
Sep 9, 2016
Drawings
Sep 9, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Sep 9, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 13, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 24, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 24, 2015
International publication pamphlet

EP3103649

NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP15766003A
Filing Date: Mar 6, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 20, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 22, 2025
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