Scanning Microscope With Linear Source Light Distribution And Use

Patent No. EP1617253 (titled "Scanning Microscope With Linear Source Light Distribution And Use") was filed by Carl Zeiss on Oct 1, 2004. The application was issued on Jun 25, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS	Mar 25, 2015	GRABOVAC

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.

Date
Description

Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Feb 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Nov 6, 2019
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Jun 11, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 25, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 25, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 22, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 5, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 25, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 25, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 29, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jun 25, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 30, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 20, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 12, 2014
English translation of the claims
May 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 12, 2014
French translation of claims
May 12, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 5, 2013
Abstract
Dec 5, 2013
Abstract
Dec 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 5, 2013
Claims
Dec 5, 2013
Description
Dec 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 11, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 29, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 31, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2011
Claims
Aug 31, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2011
Claims
Aug 30, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 29, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 28, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2008
Abstract
Dec 2, 2008
Abstract
Dec 2, 2008
Claims
Dec 2, 2008
Claims
Dec 2, 2008
Description
Dec 2, 2008
Description
Dec 2, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 1, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2008
Request for extension of time limit
May 23, 2008
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2008
Abstract
Apr 25, 2008
Abstract
Apr 25, 2008
Claims
Apr 25, 2008
Claims
Apr 25, 2008
Description
Apr 25, 2008
Description
Apr 25, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2007
Annex to the communication
Dec 19, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 19, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2007
Claims
Sep 17, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 6, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2007
Annex to the communication
Mar 8, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 9, 2005
Claims
Dec 9, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2005
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 11, 2005
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 6, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2005
Annex to the communication
Jun 3, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 29, 2005
European search report
Nov 18, 2004
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 18, 2004
Priority document
Oct 1, 2004
Abstract
Oct 1, 2004
Claims
Oct 1, 2004
Description
Oct 1, 2004
Designation of inventor
Oct 1, 2004
Drawings
Oct 1, 2004
General authorisation
Oct 1, 2004
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1617253

CARL ZEISS

Application Number: EP04023497A
Filing Date: Oct 1, 2004
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Jun 25, 2014
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