Orthodontic Systems And Methods Including Parametric Attachments

Patent No. EP2355742 (titled "Orthodontic Systems And Methods Including Parametric Attachments") was filed by Align Technology on Nov 20, 2009. The application was issued on Nov 10, 2021.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SHAPE	Dec 19, 2018	GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Oct 14, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 14, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 8, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 30, 2021
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2021
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 13, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 6, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 25, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 25, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 25, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Feb 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jan 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 1, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 1, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Mar 12, 2020
General authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
General authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
General authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 26, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 16, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2019
Authorisation
May 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 3, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 8, 2018
Information about intention to grant a patent
Feb 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 5, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2018
Claims
Jan 18, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
Claims
May 26, 2017
Description
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 20, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 16, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2016
Claims
Jul 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 24, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2016
Examination started
Sep 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 29, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Sep 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 23, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 23, 2015
European search opinion
Jun 23, 2015
Supplementary European search report
May 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2015
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
May 6, 2015
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2015
Invitation to indicate the claims and the subject-matter to be searched
Apr 28, 2015
Search started
Mar 31, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 23, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 19, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jul 20, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 30, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 9, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 1, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 1, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 21, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 11, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 27, 2010
Copy of the international search report
May 27, 2010
Published international application - A1

EP2355742

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP09828318A
Filing Date: Nov 20, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 8, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 10, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Orthodontic Systems And Methods Including Parametric Attachments

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2355742