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Method Of Identification, Fitting And Fixing Of Analog Reference Elements For The Construction Of Orthodontic Devices By Means Of Miniscrews

Patent No. EP3364912 (titled "Method Of Identification, Fitting And Fixing Of Analog Reference Elements For The Construction Of Orthodontic Devices By Means Of Miniscrews") was filed by Easy Driver Group Srls on Oct 19, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 31, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BERNHARD FORSTER	Apr 23, 2020	TWELMEIER MOMMER & PARTNER

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Aug 26, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 26, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 23, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 12, 2022
Means of redress
May 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Oct 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 23, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 23, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2019
Request for correction of the publication
Aug 12, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 4, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 20, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 30, 2019
Examination started
Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 17, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Dec 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2018
Authorisation
Jun 8, 2018
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
Jun 8, 2018
Designation of inventor
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 6, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 29, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
May 16, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
May 9, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 2, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 26, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 26, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
May 15, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 27, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 27, 2017
Published international application - A1
Mar 8, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Mar 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 15, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 1, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 29, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 22, 2016
Annex
Nov 22, 2016
Annex
Nov 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 21, 2016
Abstract
Nov 21, 2016
Claims
Nov 21, 2016
Description
Nov 21, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 21, 2016
Translated claims for ISA/EP
Nov 21, 2016
Translated description for ISA/EP
Nov 21, 2016
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP

EP3364912

EASY DRIVER GROUP SRLS

Application Number: EP16805209A
Filing Date: Oct 19, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 26, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 31, 2019
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