Endoscope System

Patent No. EP1952752 (titled "Endoscope System") was filed by Richard Wolf on Jan 31, 2007. The application was issued on Oct 16, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KARL STORZ	Apr 24, 2017	FUGMANN

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 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Sep 5, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Refund of fees
May 28, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 27, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 27, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 6, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Apr 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 25, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 6, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 1, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Request for correction
Sep 11, 2018
Communication regarding a request to amend/correct the documents for grant
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Claims
Aug 23, 2018
Claims
Aug 23, 2018
Claims
Aug 23, 2018
Claims
Aug 23, 2018
Description
Aug 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2018
Request for correction
Aug 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-scannable object
Aug 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 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
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Dec 1, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 29, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 17, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 6, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Non-scannable object
Apr 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 30, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 16, 2016
Information about intention to grant a patent
Jun 16, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 24, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 13, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2016
Claims
May 4, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 4, 2016
French translation of claims
May 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 5, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 5, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 5, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 5, 2016
Text intended for grant
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2015
Claims
Aug 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 27, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 27, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 12, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2014
General enquiry
Jan 5, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 5, 2011
Claims
Mar 5, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2011
Claims
Mar 4, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 2, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jan 8, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 29, 2010
Annex to the communication
Oct 29, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Aug 14, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 14, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 14, 2008
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 14, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Aug 11, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 9, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 14, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 1, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 1, 2007
European search opinion
Jun 1, 2007
European search report
Feb 1, 2007
Abstract
Feb 1, 2007
Claims
Feb 1, 2007
Description
Feb 1, 2007
Designation of inventor
Feb 1, 2007
Drawings
Feb 1, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 31, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jan 31, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 31, 2007
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP1952752

RICHARD WOLF

Application Number: EP07002065A
Filing Date: Jan 31, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 13, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
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