Location Of Focal Plane

Patent No. EP1899892 (titled "Location Of Focal Plane") was filed by Dental Imaging on May 20, 2006. The application was issued on Nov 27, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DURR DENTAL	Oct 16, 2019	OSTERTAG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
LAINE	Oct 15, 2019	LAINE

Dossier Documents

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Oct 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 18, 2024
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2024
German translation of the claims
Oct 11, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 11, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 11, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 11, 2024
Refund of fees
Oct 11, 2024
Refund of fees
Oct 8, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 4, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 8, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 8, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 8, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 3, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 2, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Sep 19, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 10, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Notice of appeal
Feb 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2022
Notice of appeal
Dec 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 28, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jul 28, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Non-public annex
Jul 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Authorisation
Mar 19, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 4, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jan 21, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jan 16, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Oct 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 15, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 15, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2019
Priority document
Jan 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 20, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Filing of the translations of the 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 7, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 7, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2018
Claims
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 2, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 2, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jul 2, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 28, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Claims
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 16, 2018
Translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2018
Translation of the claims
Dec 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 14, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2016
Claims
Mar 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 30, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 30, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 2, 2015
Observations by third parties
Sep 2, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 2, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 2, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2015
Claims
Jun 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 28, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jan 14, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 21, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 22, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 3, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 3, 2013
European search opinion
May 3, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Apr 22, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 22, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 22, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2012
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jul 17, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2011
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 27, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 21, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 20, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 7, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 20, 2009
Request for correction
Jul 17, 2009
Request for correction
Jun 25, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 25, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 25, 2009
Request for assignment
May 22, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 22, 2009
Request for assignment
Jun 10, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 3, 2008
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Apr 3, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Apr 3, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Mar 11, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 25, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 22, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 22, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 20, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 25, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 16, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 16, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Dec 21, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Dec 21, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 20, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 20, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Dec 20, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 8, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 18, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 30, 2006
Published international application - A2

EP1899892

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Application Number: EP06770604A
Filing Date: May 20, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 25, 2024
Publication Date: Nov 27, 2024
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