Optically Variable Device And Method Of Forming Thereof

Patent No. EP3436285 (titled "Optically Variable Device And Method Of Forming Thereof") was filed by DE LA RUE on Mar 23, 2017. The application was issued on Apr 10, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY	Feb 25, 2021	LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF

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Mar 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 6, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 6, 2024
German translation of the claims
Nov 8, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 8, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 8, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 31, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 11, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jun 26, 2023
General authorisation
Jun 26, 2023
General authorisation
Jun 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Jun 26, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 30, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 30, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 30, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 30, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 30, 2023
Means of redress
May 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 6, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 6, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Description
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 16, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 8, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 4, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 14, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
Dec 19, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2019
Examination started
May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 8, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 6, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 17, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 16, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 10, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 5, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 5, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jun 30, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Jun 29, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 19, 2017
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 19, 2017
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 19, 2017
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
May 19, 2017
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
Apr 13, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 31, 2017
Abstract
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Mar 31, 2017
Description
Mar 31, 2017
Drawings
Mar 31, 2017
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Mar 31, 2017
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3436285

DE LA RUE

Application Number: EP17714537A
Filing Date: Mar 23, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 8, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024
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