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Inspection Apparatus And Method - EP2553427

The patent EP2553427 was granted to Inspection on Nov 15, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2011 under application number EP11719364A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2553427

INSPECTION

Application Number: EP11719364A
Filing Date: Mar 29, 2011
Status: Revoked; Mar 17, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 15, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
METTLER TOLEDO SAFELINE X RAY	Aug 13, 2018	LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2008001141
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004211903
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004236195
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4948974
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5579166
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6495833
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6754518
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008001141
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008112312

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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Jun 29, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
OPPO
Mar 21, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Mar 21, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Mar 16, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Feb 14, 2023
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 2, 2023
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Dec 14, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 30, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
May 19, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Communication about exclusion of parts of the file from file inspection
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 6, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
Annex to a communication
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
May 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 14, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
May 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Mar 20, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Mar 15, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
OPPO
Mar 15, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
OPPO
Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2019
Communication concerning signing of documents
OPPO
Jan 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jan 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jan 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 8, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 31, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 31, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 31, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 31, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Aug 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 29, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
May 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
May 20, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
May 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2011
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 13, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 6, 2011
Abstract
PCTISA
May 6, 2011
Claims
PCTISA
May 6, 2011
Description
PCTISA
May 6, 2011
Drawings
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