Method For Constructing A Dental Component

Patent No. EP3618758 (titled "Method For Constructing A Dental Component") was filed by Dentsply Sirona on Jun 17, 2019. The application was issued on Aug 16, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SHAPE	Jul 16, 2021	GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS

Dossier Documents

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Jul 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 10, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 10, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 24, 2023
Refund of fees
May 17, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
May 17, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 17, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 24, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 24, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2023
Notice of appeal
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 9, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 9, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 9, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 8, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
Authorisation
Dec 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 16, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2021
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 8, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 24, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 7, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 7, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 18, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 30, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 30, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 21, 2020
Examination started
Apr 16, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 3, 2020
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2020
Priority search results
Feb 25, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 18, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 12, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 21, 2020
Confirmation of effective date of early entry
Jan 20, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 14, 2020
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 2, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 26, 2019
Copy of the international search report
Dec 26, 2019
Published international application - A1
Dec 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 6, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 6, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 6, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 6, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 1, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Sep 26, 2019
ISR: cited documents
Sep 26, 2019
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Sep 26, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 26, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 26, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 24, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 24, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 23, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jul 8, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 8, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 2, 2019
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jul 1, 2019
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jun 26, 2019
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jun 21, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jun 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2019
Abstract
Jun 17, 2019
Claims
Jun 17, 2019
Description
Jun 17, 2019
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 17, 2019
Drawings
Jun 17, 2019
Drawings
Jun 17, 2019
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3618758

DENTSPLY SIRONA

Application Number: EP19731712A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2019
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 14, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2023
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