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Profile Measuring Apparatus, Method For Manufacturing Structure, And Structure Manufacturing System - EP2633268

The patent EP2633268 was granted to Nikon on Sep 26, 2018. The application was originally filed on Oct 14, 2011 under application number EP11784529A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2633268

NIKON

Application Number: EP11784529A
Filing Date: Oct 14, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jun 18, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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CARL ZEISS	Jun 26, 2019	BEHR	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JP2010160084
EXAMINATION	DE4208455
EXAMINATION	EP1195575
EXAMINATION	EP1519141
EXAMINATION	JP2010160084
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003007159
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4895448
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0101064
OPPOSITION	DE10006753
OPPOSITION	DE102010020654
OPPOSITION	DE10233372
OPPOSITION	DE10260670
OPPOSITION	DE202009011060U
OPPOSITION	EP0523906
OPPOSITION	EP0671679
OPPOSITION	EP1093768
OPPOSITION	JP2010216939
OPPOSITION	JPH08327337
OPPOSITION	US5521707
OPPOSITION	WO2009016185

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (7) New

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Citation Phase	Reference Text
OPPOSITION	- A. DONGES, "Kapitel 9 - Laser-Triangulation", A. DONGES, A. DONGES, Lasermeßtechnik, Grundlagen und Anwendungen, Technische Physik, Heidelberg, (19930000), vol. 4, pages 214 - 237, XP055614130
OPPOSITION	- "COMET 5", Bedienerhandbuch Rev.1.09, (20090629), pages 1 - 56, XP055614090
OPPOSITION	- "COMET 5", Bedienerhandbuch Rev.1.15, (20140730), pages 1 - 74, XP055614112
OPPOSITION	- "COMET® 5 ZUBEHÖR/AUTOMATISIERTE 3D-DIGITALISIERUNG", Broschüre Steinbichler, (200911), pages 1 - 8, XP055614123
OPPOSITION	- "Comet IV", Bedienerhandbuch, (20041022), pages 1 - 50, XP055614080
OPPOSITION	- "COMET® plus", Benutzerhandbuch, Version 8.01 (x64), (20090907), pages 1-10, 51 - 93, 138-151, XP055614104
OPPOSITION	- "Optische 3D-Digitalisierung - Highlights auf der EUROMOLD 2009", Pressemitteilung zur EUROMOLD, (20091123), XP055614120

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Jun 18, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jun 18, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Jun 15, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Mar 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Mar 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 26, 2021
Request for revocation of patent
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Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
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Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jul 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 3, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jul 3, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jul 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 1, 2019
Request for documents
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Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 26, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 26, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Aug 30, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
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Aug 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Aug 20, 2018
French translation of claims
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Aug 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 22, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 25, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 19, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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May 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
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May 19, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Sep 14, 2015
Description
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Sep 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
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May 12, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 5, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 5, 2015
Claims
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Feb 5, 2015
Description
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Feb 5, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 22, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jan 19, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Sep 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 12, 2014
Examination started
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Aug 7, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 5, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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May 16, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Apr 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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May 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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May 3, 2012
International publication pamphlet
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Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Nov 4, 2011
Abstract
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Nov 4, 2011
Claims
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Nov 4, 2011
Description
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Nov 4, 2011
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