Method And Apparatus For Preparing Cytological Specimens

Patent No. EP1261852 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Preparing Cytological Specimens") was filed by Cytyc on Mar 8, 2001. The application was issued on Jan 16, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOCK WOLFGANG	Aug 26, 2015	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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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Dec 20, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 20, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 14, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 7, 2018
French translation of claims
Dec 7, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 25, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 25, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 19, 2018
Refund of fees
Sep 17, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 4, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 20, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 15, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 4, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2018
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 4, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 10, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 17, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 17, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Dec 17, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 3, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 26, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 30, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 20, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 3, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 13, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2013
Claims
Jun 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2008
General enquiry
Jun 4, 2008
General enquiry
Apr 25, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Jun 30, 2007
General enquiry
Jun 27, 2007
General enquiry
Dec 28, 2006
General enquiry
Jun 9, 2005
Decision to allow further processing
May 24, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2005
Request for further processing
May 19, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2005
Request for further processing
May 9, 2005
Application deemed to be withdrawn (reply to communication from Examining Division too late)
Apr 28, 2005
Claims
Apr 28, 2005
Description
Apr 28, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2005
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 18, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2004
Annex to the communication
Oct 14, 2004
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2004
General enquiry
Sep 30, 2004
General enquiry
Dec 20, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 16, 2002
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 13, 2002
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 6, 2002
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Oct 28, 2002
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 28, 2002
Reply by International Bureau
Oct 23, 2002
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 22, 2002
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 18, 2002
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Oct 11, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 11, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 2, 2002
Matter concerning the application
Sep 2, 2002
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 27, 2002
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 12, 2002
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 12, 2002
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 12, 2002
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 3, 2002
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 28, 2002
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
May 29, 2002
Written opinion
May 29, 2002
Written opinion - free text sheet
May 29, 2002
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 2, 2002
Copy of the international search report
May 2, 2002
International publication of the international search report
Apr 8, 2002
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 1, 2002
Fax filed during the PCT2 procedure
Oct 25, 2001
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 25, 2001
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 18, 2001
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 18, 2001
PCT demand form
Oct 1, 2001
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 1, 2001
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 1, 2001
PCT demand form
Sep 20, 2001
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 18, 2001
Priority document
Sep 18, 2001
Priority document
Sep 13, 2001
Published international application - A2
Apr 17, 2001
Abstract
Apr 17, 2001
Claims
Apr 17, 2001
Description
Apr 17, 2001
Drawings
Nov 23, 2000
Submission concerning representation

EP1261852

CYTYC

Application Number: EP01918438A
Filing Date: Mar 8, 2001
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 14, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 16, 2019
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