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Apparatus For Producing An Object By Means Of Additive Manufacturing And Method For Calibrating An Apparatus

Patent No. EP3224025 (titled "Apparatus For Producing An Object By Means Of Additive Manufacturing And Method For Calibrating An Apparatus") was filed by Additive Industries on Nov 24, 2015. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIKON SLM SOLUTIONS	Apr 17, 2020	MOOSER
RENISHAW	Apr 17, 2020	MATTHEWS

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Oct 16, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 16, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 16, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 16, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 24, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 24, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 24, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 24, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 2, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 2, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 2, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 15, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Mar 15, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Mar 15, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Mar 15, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 15, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 15, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 12, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 27, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2023
Request for change of name -opponent
Jun 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 23, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 23, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 23, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 17, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Feb 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 17
Feb 13, 2023
Claims
Feb 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Reply to appeal
Oct 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 6, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 6, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Jun 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 10, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 3, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 3, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 3, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 3, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 3, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Sep 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Sep 23, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Apr 17, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 27, 2019
Description
Feb 27, 2019
Drawings
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2019
Examination started
May 11, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 30, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 14, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 8, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 7, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 29, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 29, 2016
International publication of the international search report
Sep 6, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 27, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jul 26, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 26, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 26, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 20, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 2, 2016
Published international application - A2
Jun 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 2, 2016
Partial International Search Report
Feb 16, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Feb 11, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 26, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 26, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 24, 2015
Abstract
Nov 24, 2015
Annex
Nov 24, 2015
Claims
Nov 24, 2015
Description
Nov 24, 2015
Drawings

EP3224025

ADDITIVE INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP15830898A
Filing Date: Nov 24, 2015
Status: Revoked; Nov 1, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2019
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