Device And Method For Measuring The Shape Of Freeform Surfaces

Patent No. EP2153166 (titled "Device And Method For Measuring The Shape Of Freeform Surfaces") was filed by Robert Bosch on Apr 9, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 18, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAHR	Aug 27, 2020	RUGER ABEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

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Oct 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 6, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 6, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 6, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 6, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 6, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 31, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 27, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Nov 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 17, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent according to Board of Appeal decision (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 17, 2019
Text intended for grant
May 29, 2019
Processing of grant of a patent after appeal (internal)
May 17, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Claims
May 3, 2019
Description
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Apr 26, 2019
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Apr 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 15, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 15, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 15, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 27, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 27, 2019
F3314 Oral proceedings: Minutes (ex parte)
Mar 7, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 16, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 16, 2018
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 11, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 4, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 4, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 3, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
All other documents for the Appeal procedure not covered by any other Code
Aug 10, 2018
General authorisation
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Jun 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2018
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 8, 2018
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 8, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 6, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 6, 2018
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 1, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 20, 2016
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 2, 2013
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 5, 2013
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 18, 2013
Processing of an appeal
Jul 10, 2013
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2013
Notice of appeal
Mar 21, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2013
Annex to a communication
Mar 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 15, 2013
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Mar 15, 2013
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Mar 15, 2013
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Mar 15, 2013
Means of redress
Mar 15, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 15, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 15, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 15, 2013
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2013
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2013
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 25, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 25, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 25, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 23, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2013
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 9, 2012
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 5, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 5, 2012
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2012
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jun 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2011
Claims
Aug 1, 2011
Claims
Aug 1, 2011
Description
Aug 1, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2011
Claims
Jul 28, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 28, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2011
Claims
Mar 15, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 11, 2011
Claims
Mar 11, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 13, 2010
Claims
Oct 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2010
Claims
Jul 1, 2010
Description
Jul 1, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2010
Annex to the communication
May 31, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2010
Claims
May 4, 2010
Description
May 4, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 23, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 14, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 9, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 21, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 2, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 18, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 27, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 27, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 27, 2008
Published international application - A1
Apr 9, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2008
Abstract
Apr 9, 2008
Claims
Apr 9, 2008
Description
Apr 9, 2008
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EP2153166

ROBERT BOSCH

Application Number: EP08736008A
Filing Date: Apr 9, 2008
Status: Revoked; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 18, 2019
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