Scanning Electron Microscope

Patent No. EP2082413 (titled "Scanning Electron Microscope") was filed by Tescan on Nov 15, 2007. The application was issued on Feb 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH	Sep 10, 2015	CARL ZEISS PATENTABTEILUNG

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

Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 13, 2022
French translation of claims
Jan 13, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 13, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 13, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 4, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 6, 2021
Refund of fees
Sep 2, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 2, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 10, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 10, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 18, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 13, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Apr 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 27, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 29, 2018
Communication pursuant to R.84(1) EPC: patent lapsed
Oct 29, 2018
Communication pursuant to R.84(1) EPC: patent lapsed
Mar 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 7, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jan 22, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 27, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 24, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 20, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 4, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 4, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 28, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jun 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 14, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 14, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 14, 2017
Means of redress
Jun 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 14, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 14, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 15, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2016
Claims
Aug 15, 2016
Claims
Aug 15, 2016
Claims
Aug 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jun 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 25, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2015
Representative is not a professional representative/legal practitioner
Oct 15, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 15, 2015
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Oct 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Sep 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 24, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 27, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 12, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 12, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 9, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 9, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 6, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 26, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 26, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 26, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 26, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 26, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2014
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Jun 18, 2014
Communication concerning signing of documents
Jun 5, 2014
Abstract
Jun 5, 2014
Abstract
Jun 5, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 5, 2014
Claims
Jun 5, 2014
Claims
Jun 5, 2014
Description
Jun 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 8, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 6, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 24, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 11, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 7, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2013
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Sep 16, 2013
Abstract
Sep 16, 2013
Abstract
Sep 16, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 16, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Sep 16, 2013
Claims
Sep 16, 2013
Description
Sep 16, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2013
Abstract
Sep 12, 2013
Claims
Sep 12, 2013
Description
Sep 12, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 13, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 12, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 5, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 29, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 14, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 13, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Jul 13, 2010
Claims
Jul 13, 2010
Description
Jul 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2010
Claims
Jul 7, 2010
Description
Jul 7, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2010
Annex to the communication
Mar 10, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 4, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 24, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 23, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 23, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 3, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 1, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 23, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 10, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 4, 2009
Refund of fees
Jun 2, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 24, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 24, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 27, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 21, 2008
Claims filed under Art.19 PCT
Aug 21, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jul 10, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jul 10, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jun 10, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 22, 2008
Published international application - A2

EP2082413

TESCAN

Application Number: EP07817401A
Filing Date: Nov 15, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 21, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 23, 2022
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