Observing Apparatus And Observing Method

Patent No. EP2034349 (titled "Observing Apparatus And Observing Method") was filed by Nikon on Jun 8, 2007. The application was issued on Jul 19, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Jul 25, 2018	SCHIFFER

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Jun 22, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 16, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 9, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 9, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jun 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 10, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 2, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 27, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 30, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 30, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 30, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 16, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 22, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 22, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 17, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 20, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 29, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 1, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 30
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 15, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 10, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 12, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 12, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Notice of appeal
Mar 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 2, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 2, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 2, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 2, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 7, 2020
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Jan 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 28, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Sep 18, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 9, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 9, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Claims
Apr 27, 2017
Claims
Apr 27, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Claims
Apr 24, 2017
Claims
Apr 24, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 5, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 5, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2017
Claims
Mar 23, 2017
Claims
Mar 23, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2017
Claims
Mar 22, 2017
Claims
Mar 22, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2016
Claims
Jun 15, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jun 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2016
Claims
Jun 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 9, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2015
Examination started
Aug 17, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 17, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 15, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 9, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 4, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jan 4, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 8, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 21, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 21, 2011
European search opinion
Jun 21, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jun 24, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 15, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 25, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Feb 20, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2009
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Feb 11, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 27, 2009
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 20, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 6, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 11, 2008
Abstract
Dec 11, 2008
Annex
Dec 11, 2008
Claims
Dec 11, 2008
Description
Dec 11, 2008
Designation of inventor
Dec 11, 2008
Drawings
Dec 11, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Dec 11, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Dec 11, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 17, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 17, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 8, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 13, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Dec 13, 2007
Copy of the translated international search report
Dec 13, 2007
International publication pamphlet

EP2034349

NIKON

Application Number: EP07767085A
Filing Date: Jun 8, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 19, 2023
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