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Software Center And Highly Configurable Robotic Systems For Surgery And Other Uses

Patent No. EP2332484 (titled "Software Center And Highly Configurable Robotic Systems For Surgery And Other Uses") was filed by Intuitive Surgical Operations on May 8, 2006. The application was issued on Jun 8, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAVIALLE	Oct 24, 2017	-

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May 12, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 12, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 6, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 29, 2022
French translation of claims
Apr 29, 2022
German translation of the claims
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 1, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 27, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 26, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 19, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 22, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Oct 18, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 18, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 21, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jan 18, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 18, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 13, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 23, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 18, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 18, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 18, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 30, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 4, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 4, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 4, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 4, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 4, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 1, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 12, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 11, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 8, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 7, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 2, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 1, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
Claims
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Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 4, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 24, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
Description
Dec 18, 2019
Description
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Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
Description
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2019
Reply to appeal
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
Dec 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 23, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Aug 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Aug 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Aug 7, 2019
Claims
Aug 7, 2019
Description
Aug 7, 2019
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Aug 7, 2019
Description
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 7, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 6, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jun 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 5, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 28, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 28, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Mar 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
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Dec 7, 2018
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Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 8, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2018
Claims
Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 1, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Aug 10, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 25, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 15, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 23, 2016
Examination started
Feb 28, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 26, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 26, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Mar 26, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Mar 26, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 29, 2012
Refund of fees
Aug 23, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 23, 2012
European search opinion
Aug 23, 2012
European search report
May 18, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2011
Claims
Apr 8, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Jan 25, 2011
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Dec 22, 2010
Abstract
Dec 22, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 22, 2010
Description
Dec 22, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2010
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2010
Document related to search matters
Dec 22, 2010
Drawings
Dec 22, 2010
Request for assignment
Dec 22, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 22, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 12, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2332484

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS

Application Number: EP10196673A
Filing Date: May 8, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 8, 2022
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