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Conveyor Chain For A Radiographic Inspection System And Radiographic Inspection System

Patent No. EP2435344 (titled "Conveyor Chain For A Radiographic Inspection System And Radiographic Inspection System") was filed by Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-Ray Limited on May 27, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 15, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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
HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK	Jul 15, 2015	GRITSCHNEDER
WIPOTEC WIEGE UND POSITIONIERSYSTEME	Jul 15, 2015	EDER

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Nov 15, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 9, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 18, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 13, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 6, 2016
Authorisation
May 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 7, 2016
Invitation to file an authorisation
Feb 26, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 15, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 18, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 3, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 26, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 26, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 26, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Sep 18, 2013
Claims
Sep 18, 2013
Description
Sep 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 10, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Apr 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 7, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 9, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 1, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 11, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 12, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 7, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 23, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 2, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 2, 2010
Published international application - A1
Jul 22, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 22, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 22, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 27, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2010
Abstract
May 27, 2010
Claims
May 27, 2010
Description
May 27, 2010
Drawings
May 27, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2435344

METTLER-TOLEDO SAFELINE X-RAY LIMITED

Application Number: EP10724366A
Filing Date: May 27, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 20, 2017
Publication Date: Oct 15, 2014
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