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The patent EP1801537 was granted to Hexagon Metrology on Feb 20, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2006 under application number EP06256506A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL ZEISS | Nov 11, 2019 | CARL ZEISS PATENTABTEILUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE19821274 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19958306 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3833779 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4134371 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1500903 |
| OPPOSITION | US4153998 |
| OPPOSITION | US5042162 |
| OPPOSITION | US5154002 |
| OPPOSITION | US5426861 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02090877 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9913289 |
| SEARCH | DE102004007968 |
| SEARCH | EP1376053 |
| SEARCH | US2003106229 |
| SEARCH | WO2007128444 |
| SEARCH | WO9913289 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Description
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Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
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Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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