Weighing Apparatus With Secured Communication Means

Patent No. EP2443425 (titled "Weighing Apparatus With Secured Communication Means") was filed by Illinois Tool Works on Jun 9, 2010. The application was issued on Jan 19, 2022.

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
METTLER TOLEDO	Sep 25, 2019	LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN

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.

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Dec 23, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 23, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 2, 2021
French translation of claims
Dec 2, 2021
German translation of the claims
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 21, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 21, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 6, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 21, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 19, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Oct 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 24, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 17, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 4, 2019
Request for documents
Sep 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 25, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2018
Request for further processing
Oct 24, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to a communication
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 27, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 27, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 11, 2017
Claims
Oct 11, 2017
Description
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2017
Examination started
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 14, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 25, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 5, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 5, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 5, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 5, 2011
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 5, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 5, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 28, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 18, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2010
Published international application - A1
Sep 20, 2010
Modified abstract
Sep 13, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 13, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 13, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2443425

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

Application Number: EP10724966A
Filing Date: Jun 9, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 17, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 19, 2022
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EP2443425