Method For Detecting A Substance

Patent No. EP3239588 (titled "Method For Detecting A Substance") was filed by Felder on Apr 28, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 11, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FESTOOL	May 10, 2022	PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
BERK TEKNOENERJI ARASTIRMA VE GELISTIRME SANAYI VE TICARET	Apr 26, 2022	DEMIRKIRAN

Dossier Documents

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Aug 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jul 31, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 31, 2024
French translation of claims
Jul 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 7, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 7, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 7, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 6, 2024
Refund of fees
May 2, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 30, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 30, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 30, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 11, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 6, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 6, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 6, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2024
Notice of appeal
Jan 19, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 12, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 12, 2023
Authorisation
Oct 12, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 12, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Oct 12, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 12, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 15, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 20, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 20, 2022
Request for documents
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
May 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
May 10, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2022
Notice of opposition
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 26, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2022
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 26, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Document concerning representation
Dec 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
Aug 24, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 15, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jul 1, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 1, 2021
French translation of claims
Jul 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 16, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 16, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 16, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 16, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2021
Claims
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 1, 2021
Translation of the claims
Feb 1, 2021
Translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 22, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2020
Annex to the communication
Mar 17, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2020
Examination started
Oct 16, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 27, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 6, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 5, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 8, 2016
European search opinion
Nov 8, 2016
European search report
Nov 8, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Oct 27, 2016
Search started
Sep 9, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 29, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 28, 2016
Abstract
Apr 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 28, 2016
Claims
Apr 28, 2016
Description
Apr 28, 2016
Designation of inventor
Apr 28, 2016
Drawings
Apr 28, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3239588

FELDER

Application Number: EP16167511A
Filing Date: Apr 28, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 8, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 11, 2024
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EP3239588