Method And Apparatus For Image Processing For Computer-Aided Eye Surgery

Patent No. EP2373207 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Image Processing For Computer-Aided Eye Surgery") was filed by Alcon on Oct 20, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 11, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HAAG STREIT SURGICAL	Jun 11, 2020	GLAWE

Dossier Documents

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May 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 24, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 11, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 11, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 23, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 1, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 10, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 10, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 10, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Feb 27, 2018
Claims
Feb 27, 2018
Description
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 17, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2017
Examination started
Feb 14, 2017
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Feb 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 26, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 5, 2013
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jul 10, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 10, 2013
Request for correction of client data
May 28, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 14, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 17, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 27, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 22, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 20, 2013
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 20, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 28, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 12, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 29, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 29, 2012
Request for further processing
Apr 20, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Sep 20, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 14, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 12, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 1, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 23, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 11, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 4, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
May 21, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 29, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 29, 2010
Published international application - A1
Dec 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 18, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 18, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 20, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2009
Abstract
Oct 20, 2009
Claims
Oct 20, 2009
Description
Oct 20, 2009
Drawings
Oct 20, 2009
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2373207

ALCON

Application Number: EP09737424A
Filing Date: Oct 20, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 11, 2019
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