Focus Scanning Apparatus

Patent No. EP2442720 (titled "Focus Scanning Apparatus") was filed by Shape on Jun 17, 2010. The application was issued on Aug 24, 2016.

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
HORN KLEIMANN WAITZHOFER SCHMID DREYER	May 24, 2017	PAPULA
WUNDERLICH	May 22, 2017	WUNDERLICH & HEIM

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Jan 13, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 13, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 13, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2025
Means of redress
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 12, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 12, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jun 6, 2024
Description
Jun 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 6, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2023
Request for correction
Nov 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 18, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 18, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 13, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2023
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2023
General enquiry
Aug 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 3, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 3, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2023
Authorisation
Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2023
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jul 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2023
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 30, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 13, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 13, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 13, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2023
General enquiry
May 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2023
General enquiry
May 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Apr 5, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 31, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 30, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 29, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Claims
Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 29, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 19, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 16, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 16, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Nov 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 30, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 25, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 13, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 13, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 13, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 13, 2016
Observations by third parties
Mar 22, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 22, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 5, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 5, 2015
Claims
Nov 5, 2015
Description
Nov 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2012
Note on telephone consultation
Aug 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Apr 18, 2012
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 13, 2012
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 4, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 28, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 27, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jan 16, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 11, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 28, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2010
Published international application - A1
Oct 6, 2010
Modified abstract
Oct 5, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 5, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 5, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 17, 2010
Abstract
Jun 17, 2010
Claims
Jun 17, 2010
Description
Jun 17, 2010
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EP2442720

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Application Number: EP10727345A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2010
Status: Granted And Under Opposition
Publication Date: Aug 24, 2016
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EP2442720