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Method And Device For Controlling The Exposure Of A Selective Laser Sintering Or Laser Melting Device

Patent No. EP3218168 (titled "Method And Device For Controlling The Exposure Of A Selective Laser Sintering Or Laser Melting Device") was filed by CL Schutzrechtsverwaltungs on Nov 5, 2015. The application was issued on Mar 6, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIKON SLM SOLUTIONS	Mar 13, 2019	MOOSER
EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS	Mar 12, 2019	PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE

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Feb 8, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 8, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 8, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 30, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 30, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 29, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 29, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 29, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 23, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 22, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 21, 2023
Refund of fees
Nov 17, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 17, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 17, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 17, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 18, 2023
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Oct 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Oct 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 13, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 13, 2023
Description
Oct 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 9, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 9, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Sep 26, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 26, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 26, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2023
Request for change of name -opponent
Feb 7, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 7, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 7, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 30, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 27, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 27, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 23, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 6, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2022
Reply to appeal
Feb 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Reply to appeal
Oct 21, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 21, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2021
Claims
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jun 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 8, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 8, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 8, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 22, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 21, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 19, 2018
Rectification of designation of inventor (Legal Division)
Jun 25, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 25, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2018
English translation of the claims
May 7, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 7, 2018
French translation of claims
May 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2018
Examination started
Feb 19, 2018
Priority search results
Feb 19, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 7, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 23, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 21, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 19, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 31, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 24, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 7, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 19, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 19, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 19, 2016
Published international application - A1
Feb 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 3, 2015
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 20, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Nov 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2015
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
Nov 19, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Nov 12, 2015
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Nov 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2015
Abstract
Nov 5, 2015
Claims
Nov 5, 2015
Description
Nov 5, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 5, 2015
Drawings
Nov 5, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3218168

CL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGS

Application Number: EP15801125A
Filing Date: Nov 5, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 2, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2024
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