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Method For Manufacturing A Hairspring With A Predetermined Stiffness By Localised Removal Of Material

Patent No. EP3181940 (titled "Method For Manufacturing A Hairspring With A Predetermined Stiffness By Localised Removal Of Material") was filed by Csem Centre Suisse Delectronique ET DE Microtechnique Recherche ET Dveloppement on Dec 18, 2015. The application was issued on Jul 5, 2023.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RICHEMONT	Nov 6, 2019	GRUNECKER PATENT
SIGATEC	Nov 6, 2019	BOVARD

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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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Jun 9, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 9, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 9, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 2, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2023
English translation of the claims
May 26, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 26, 2023
German translation of the claims
May 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2023
Refund of fees
Mar 24, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 24, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 24, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 24, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 23, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 23, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 23, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 15, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 19, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Nov 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
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Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 20, 2022
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May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Sep 21, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jun 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Feb 26, 2021
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Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 25, 2020
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May 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
May 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Jan 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2019
Request for the date of publication in citations
Nov 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
Request for the date of publication in citations
Nov 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2019
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Nov 6, 2019
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 10, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2018
English translation of the claims
Dec 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 24, 2018
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 24, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 24, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 3, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 3, 2016
European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
May 27, 2016
Modified abstract
May 24, 2016
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2016
EPO/applicant correspondence crossed
Feb 3, 2016
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jan 28, 2016
Designation of inventor
Jan 28, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jan 27, 2016
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Jan 27, 2016
Designation of inventor
Jan 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 18, 2015
Abstract
Dec 18, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 18, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3181940

CSEM CENTRE SUISSE DELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE RECHERCHE ET DVELOPPEMENT

Application Number: EP15201341A
Filing Date: Dec 18, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 2, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2023
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