Apparatus For Additive Manufacturing Of Three-Dimensional Objects

Patent No. EP3321068 (titled "Apparatus For Additive Manufacturing Of Three-Dimensional Objects") was filed by CL Schutzrechtsverwaltungs on Jun 27, 2017. The application was issued on Apr 2, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIKON SLM SOLUTIONS	Aug 11, 2021	SCHICKER

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Mar 6, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 6, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 21, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2024
English translation of the claims
May 21, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 21, 2024
French translation of claims
May 21, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2024
Refund of fees
Mar 14, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 13, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 13, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 12, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 13, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2024
Notice of appeal
Dec 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 8, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 8, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Sep 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2023
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Sep 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Aug 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Aug 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Mar 24, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 18, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 2, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 22, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
English translation of the claims
Oct 9, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 9, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 29, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 29, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 11, 2020
Examination started
Mar 24, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 15, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 28, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 20, 2018
Priority search results
Nov 20, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Nov 16, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Oct 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 27, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 11, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 22, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 18, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 20, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 20, 2018
European search opinion
Feb 20, 2018
European search report
Feb 20, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 1, 2018
Search started
Sep 18, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 6, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 6, 2017
Priority document
Jun 27, 2017
Abstract
Jun 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 27, 2017
Claims
Jun 27, 2017
Description
Jun 27, 2017
Designation of inventor
Jun 27, 2017
Drawings
Jun 27, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 11, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)

EP3321068

CL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGS

Application Number: EP17178085A
Filing Date: Jun 27, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 28, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 2, 2025
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