Device And Method For Centring The Internal And External Tube Of An Endoscope

Patent No. EP2283768 (titled "Device And Method For Centring The Internal And External Tube Of An Endoscope") was filed by Karl Storz on Aug 4, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 5, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKE SASS	Jul 5, 2017	PATENTANWALTE GEYER

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

Mar 21, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 21, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 18, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 29, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 29, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 29, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 29, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 13, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 13, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2016
Claims
Apr 16, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2016
Claims
Apr 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 11, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 11, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 11, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 8, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 20, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 12, 2014
Claims
Aug 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 14, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 12, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2014
Examination started
Aug 23, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 19, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 17, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 10, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 18, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 18, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 18, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 18, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 18, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 18, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 18, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 18, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 16, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 16, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 16, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 16, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 16, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 16, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 16, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 16, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 16, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 21, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 19, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 22, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 22, 2010
European search opinion
Dec 22, 2010
European search report
Nov 20, 2010
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 20, 2010
Priority document
Sep 22, 2010
Refund of fees
Aug 12, 2010
Abstract
Aug 12, 2010
Claims
Aug 12, 2010
Description
Aug 12, 2010
Designation of inventor
Aug 12, 2010
Drawings
Aug 12, 2010
General authorisation
Aug 12, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 4, 2010
Abstract filed by fax
Aug 4, 2010
Claims filed by fax
Aug 4, 2010
Description
Aug 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
Aug 4, 2010
Drawings filed by fax
Aug 4, 2010
General authorisation
Aug 4, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2283768

KARL STORZ

Application Number: EP10008133A
Filing Date: Aug 4, 2010
Status: Revoked; Mar 22, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 5, 2016
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Device And Method For Centring The Internal And External Tube Of An Endoscope

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