Method For Optically Detecting Objects And Light Button

Patent No. EP2447739 (titled "Method For Optically Detecting Objects And Light Button") was filed by Sick on Oct 28, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 29, 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
LEUZE ELECTRONIC	May 23, 2019	RUCKH

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

Sep 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
English translation of the claims
Aug 24, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 24, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 15, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 15, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 24, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 17, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jan 20, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 21, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Sep 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 9, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jul 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2014
Claims
Sep 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 26, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2014
Examination started
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 28, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 14, 2012
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
May 7, 2012
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Apr 4, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 23, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 23, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 23, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 23, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 29, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 29, 2011
European search opinion
Apr 29, 2011
European search report
Nov 10, 2010
Drawings
Nov 10, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Oct 28, 2010
Abstract
Oct 28, 2010
Annex
Oct 28, 2010
Claims
Oct 28, 2010
Description
Oct 28, 2010
Designation of inventor
Oct 28, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2447739

SICK

Application Number: EP10014091A
Filing Date: Oct 28, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 27, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 29, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Method For Optically Detecting Objects And Light Button

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2447739