Buried Numerical Aperture Expander Having Transparent Properties

Patent No. EP2185966 (titled "Buried Numerical Aperture Expander Having Transparent Properties") was filed by Microvision on Jul 31, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SAINT GOBAIN	Dec 21, 2018	SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE

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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Aug 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 4, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 4, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 15, 2022
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 7, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 7, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 29, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 14, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 14, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 14, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 11, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Jul 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 13, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 15, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 5, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 5, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Claims
Jul 29, 2016
Description
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2015
Claims
May 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 23, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2014
Claims
Aug 15, 2014
Description
Aug 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 5, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 3, 2014
Examination started
Jan 10, 2014
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Dec 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 31, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 31, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 31, 2010
Amendments received before examination
May 31, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2010
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 30, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Apr 21, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 19, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 31, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 4, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 22, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
May 28, 2009
Copy of the international search report
May 28, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Apr 17, 2009
Abstract
Apr 15, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 1, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 19, 2009
Published international application - A2

EP2185966

MICROVISION

Application Number: EP08796958A
Filing Date: Jul 31, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 29, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2022
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