Enhanced Video Metrology Tool

Patent No. EP1686367 (titled "Enhanced Video Metrology Tool") was filed by Mitutoyo on Dec 16, 2005. The application was issued on Oct 9, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIELLE MESSTECHNIK GMBH	May 17, 2017	WITTE

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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Sep 12, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 12, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 4, 2024
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2024
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 4, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 29, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 7, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 30, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 30, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 30, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Mar 28, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 21, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 21, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 18, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 19, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2022
Reply to appeal
Aug 27, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 20, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 20, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 20, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Sep 27, 2019
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
May 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 28, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 20, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 19, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 10, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 27, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 27, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 27, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 9, 2018
Description
Jul 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 29, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 27, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 7, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 27, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 27, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 17, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 17, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 21, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 4, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 4, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 4, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 15, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Mar 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jun 13, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Nov 11, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 7, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 16, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Aug 10, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2011
Claims
Aug 10, 2011
Description
Aug 10, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 10, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 2, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jun 27, 2008
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
May 23, 2008
Claims
May 23, 2008
Claims
May 23, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 18, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Mar 18, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 13, 2007
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 5, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 5, 2007
European search opinion
Jul 5, 2007
European search report
Jul 5, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 23, 2005
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 23, 2005
Priority document
Dec 23, 2005
Priority document
Dec 16, 2005
Abstract
Dec 16, 2005
Claims
Dec 16, 2005
Description
Dec 16, 2005
Designation of inventor
Dec 16, 2005
Drawings
Dec 16, 2005
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1686367

MITUTOYO

Application Number: EP05027593A
Filing Date: Dec 16, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 9, 2024
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