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Parallel Guide For A Compact Weighing System. - EP1726926

The patent EP1726926 was granted to Mettler Toledo on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on May 26, 2005 under application number EP05104522A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP1726926

METTLER TOLEDO

Application Number: EP05104522A
Filing Date: May 26, 2005
Status: Revoked; Aug 19, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
WIPOTEC WIEGE UND POSITIONIERSYSTEME	Dec 22, 2017	EDER SCHIESCHKE & PARTNER MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (24) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	CH593481
DESCRIPTION	CH638894
DESCRIPTION	CH654412
DESCRIPTION	JPS6421327
EXAMINATION	GB2124396
OPPOSITION	DE1194167
OPPOSITION	DE29917940U
OPPOSITION	DE3439325
OPPOSITION	GB2124396
OPPOSITION	JPH07243922
OPPOSITION	JPH1183645
OPPOSITION	US4433742
OPPOSITION	US4467883
OPPOSITION	US4497386
OPPOSITION	US4509610
OPPOSITION	US4585083
OPPOSITION	US5646375
SEARCH	DE10242118
SEARCH	DE29917940U
SEARCH	US4433742
SEARCH	US4467883
SEARCH	US4497386
SEARCH	US4585083
SEARCH	US4838371

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Aug 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Jun 15, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jun 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jun 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jun 13, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jun 13, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jun 8, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Feb 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 9, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Feb 9, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Feb 4, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Jan 20, 2021
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Appeal
Nov 9, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Sep 4, 2020
Document concerning representation
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Jul 31, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Apr 2, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 25, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Mar 25, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 25, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 25, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Mar 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Mar 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 25, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Feb 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 23, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 30, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Claims
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Jul 16, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Claims
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Jul 16, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Claims
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Description
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 11, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 14, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2006
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Aug 7, 2006
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 20, 2006
Request for transfer of rights
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Mar 9, 2006
Letter concerning the priority
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Mar 9, 2006
Priority document
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Mar 9, 2006
Priority document
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Feb 2, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Feb 2, 2006
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2006
The request for correction will be decided by the Examining Division
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Dec 28, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 28, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 28, 2005
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 28, 2005
Description
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Dec 28, 2005
Description
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Oct 10, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Oct 10, 2005
European search report
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Oct 7, 2005
Annex to the communication
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May 26, 2005
Abstract
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May 26, 2005
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
May 26, 2005
Claims
Search/Exam
May 26, 2005
Description
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May 26, 2005
Designation of inventor
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May 26, 2005
Designation of inventor
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May 26, 2005
Designation of inventor
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May 26, 2005
Drawings
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May 26, 2005
Request for grant of a European patent
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