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EP About this file: EP1452920

EP1452920 - Device manufacturing method,device manufactured thereby,computer program for performing the method,lithographic apparatus, and robotics system [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  22.01.2010
Database last updated on 19.07.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip22.01.2010Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 24.02.2010  [2010/08]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
ASML Netherlands B.V.
De Run 6501
5504 DR Veldhoven / NL
[N/P]
Former [2004/39]For all designated states
ASML Netherlands B.V.
De Run 6501
5504 DR Veldhoven / NL
Former [2004/36]For all designated states
ASML Netherlands B.V.
De Run 1110
5503 LA Veldhoven / NL
Inventor(s)01 / van der Sande, Joris Jan
Mensinge 45
5655 HV Eindhoven / NL
 [2004/36]
Representative(s)Maas, Abraham Johannes, et al
ASML Netherlands B.V.
Corporate Intellectual Property
De Run 6501
P.O. Box 324
5500 AH Veldhoven / NL
[N/P]
Former [2009/23]Maas, Abraham Johannes, et al
ASML Netherlands B.V. Corporate Intellectual Property P.O. Box 324
5500 AH Veldhoven / NL
Former [2009/09]Van den Hooven, Jan, et al
ASML Netherlands B.V. Corporate Intellectual Property P.O. Box 324
5500 AH Veldhoven / NL
Former [2004/36]Prins, Adrianus Willem, Mr. Ir., et al
Vereenigde, Nieuwe Parklaan 97
2587 BN Den Haag / NL
Application number, filing date04075556.320.02.2004
[2004/36]
Priority number, dateEP2003007557525.02.2003         Original published format: EP 03075575
[2004/36]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1452920
Date:01.09.2004
Language:EN
[2004/36]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP1452920
Date:21.06.2006
[2006/25]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP24.05.2006
ClassificationIPC:G03F7/20
[2004/36]
CPC:
G03F7/70725 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL [2007/09]
Former [2004/36]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  HU,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  RO,  SE,  SI,  SK,  TR 
TitleGerman:Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Artikels, dabei hergestellter Artikel, Computerprogramm zur Durchführung des Verfahrens und Robotiksystem[2004/36]
English:Device manufacturing method,device manufactured thereby,computer program for performing the method,lithographic apparatus, and robotics system[2004/36]
French:Méthode pour la fabrication d'un dispositif, dispositif fabriqué par le méthode,programme d'ordinateur pour réaliser la méthode et système de robotique[2004/36]
Examination procedure24.10.2006Examination requested  [2006/49]
22.12.2006Loss of particular rights, legal effect: designated state(s)
12.04.2007Despatch of communication of loss of particular rights: designated state(s) AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DK, EE, ES, FI, GR, HU, IE, LU, MC, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR
15.11.2007Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
13.03.2008Reply to a communication from the examining division
01.09.2009Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2010/08]
07.10.2009Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [2010/08]
Fees paidRenewal fee
15.02.2006Renewal fee patent year 03
13.02.2007Renewal fee patent year 04
14.02.2008Renewal fee patent year 05
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85a EPC 1973
25.01.2007AT   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007BE   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007BG   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007CH   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007CY   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007CZ   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007DK   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007EE   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007ES   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007FI   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007GR   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007HU   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007IE   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007LU   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007MC   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007PT   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007RO   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007SE   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007SI   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007SK   M01   Not yet paid
25.01.2007TR   M01   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
28.02.200906   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[A]JPH09246360  ;
 [YA]JP2000040658  (NIKON CORP) [Y] 1,16,17 * paragraphs [0047] - [0059] * [A] 2-15,18;
 [A]US6260282  (YUAN BAUSAN [US], et al) [A] 1-18 * the whole document *;
 [YA]US2001021009  (YUAN BAUSAN [US], et al) [Y] 1,16,17 * paragraphs [0030] - [0032]; claims 1-3 * [A] 2-15,18;
 [A]US6320345  (YUAN BAUSAN [US], et al) [A] 1-18 * the whole document *;
 [A]WO0188638  (GEN SCANNING INC [US], et al) [A] 1-18 * the whole document *;
 [E]EP1422569  (ASML HOLDING NV [NL]) [E] 1-18 * paragraphs [0044] - [0053]; figures 1,2,10-12; claims 1,3,16 *;
 [E]EP1596425  (NIKON CORP [JP]) [E] 1-18* figures 6-8; claims 1,17 *
 [A]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, (19980130), vol. 1998, no. 01, & JP09246360 A 19970919 (CANON INC) [A] 1-18 * abstract *
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