Authentication Feature In A Barcode

Patent No. EP3311336 (titled "Authentication Feature In A Barcode") was filed by Hicof on Jun 15, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 1, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
U NICA SYSTEMS	May 26, 2021	LIEBETANZ

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 5, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 5, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 2, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 22, 2022
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2022
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Refund of fees
Dec 9, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 9, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 9, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 6, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 2, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Aug 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 24, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 24, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 24, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 24, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 23, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 21, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Request for documents
Oct 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jun 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 11, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2021
Request for documents
Jun 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 24, 2020
Payment submission rejected
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 24, 2019
Description
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 13, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 13, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2019
Examination started
Jun 14, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 30, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 30, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 30, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 30, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 6, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 3, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 27, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 25, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 25, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 17, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Dec 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 13, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Abstract
Jun 15, 2016
Claims
Jun 15, 2016
Description
Jun 15, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 15, 2016
Drawings
Jun 15, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3311336

HICOF

Application Number: EP16734205A
Filing Date: Jun 15, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 30, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2023
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