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Patterned Laser Treatment Of The Retina

Patent No. EP1701651 (titled "Patterned Laser Treatment Of The Retina") was filed by The Board OF Trustees OF The Leland Stanford Junior University on Dec 2, 2004. The application was issued on Nov 19, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG	Aug 19, 2015	PATENTANWALTE GEYER
QUANTEL MEDICAL	Aug 19, 2015	REGIMBEAU
VALON LASERS	Feb 27, 2015	HEINONEN

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

Apr 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 24, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 24, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 24, 2023
Description submitted during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2023
Description submitted during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 24, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 9, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 18, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 11, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 11, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 11, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 8, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 14, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 7, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 22, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 22, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Claims
Aug 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 25, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 25, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 28, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 28, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 22, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 1, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 25, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 29, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 29, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 29, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 29, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2017
Means of redress
Nov 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 29, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 23, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 6, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 6, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 25, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2014
Claims
Sep 15, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2014
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2014
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 29, 2014
Annex to a communication
Apr 29, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 29, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2014
Claims
Feb 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 10, 2014
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Jan 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 25, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 25, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2013
Observations by third parties
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2013
Claims
Jul 16, 2013
Claims
Jul 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 2, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 2, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 2, 2013
Text intended for grant
Mar 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2013
Claims
Mar 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 7, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 10, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2011
Claims
Oct 20, 2011
Description
Oct 20, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 11, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 5, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Apr 21, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 4, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jul 5, 2010
General enquiry
Jul 1, 2010
General enquiry
Jan 13, 2010
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 4, 2010
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 10, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 26, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jul 9, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Sep 1, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 23, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 8, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 19, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 10, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 29, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 24, 2006
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Mar 9, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Mar 9, 2006
International publication of the international search report
Aug 10, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 21, 2005
Published international application - A2

EP1701651

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

Application Number: EP04812972A
Filing Date: Dec 2, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 19, 2014
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