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Method For Machining A Material By Using Laser Irradiation, And Control System

Patent No. EP1745270 (titled "Method For Machining A Material By Using Laser Irradiation, And Control System") was filed by Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH on Mar 30, 2005. The application was issued on Mar 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS	Dec 30, 2016	FROMMBERGER

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Feb 28, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 28, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 22, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 14, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 14, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 12, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 15, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 15, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 2, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2018
Claims
Jun 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2017
Claims
Aug 4, 2017
Claims
Aug 4, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
May 31, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 31, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 24, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 3, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 10, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 10, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 6, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jul 20, 2015
Claims
Jul 20, 2015
Description
Jul 20, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 10, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 25, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 26, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 19, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 10, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 10, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 1, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Dec 1, 2010
Claims
Dec 1, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2010
Annex to the communication
Aug 30, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 29, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 27, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 6, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 6, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 13, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 1, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Dec 1, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Dec 1, 2005
Published international application - A1
Apr 20, 2005
Abstract
Apr 20, 2005
Claims
Apr 20, 2005
Description
Apr 20, 2005
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EP1745270

CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH

Application Number: EP05716458A
Filing Date: Mar 30, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 22, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 27, 2019
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