Optical Distance Measuring Device

Patent No. EP2475957 (titled "Optical Distance Measuring Device") was filed by Robert Bosch on Jul 21, 2010. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SICK	Mar 13, 2015	HEHL

Dossier Documents

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Feb 8, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 7, 2017
English translation of the claims
Nov 7, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 7, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 17, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 6, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 6, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 3, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 22, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2017
Means of redress
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
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Apr 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 18, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 22, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2014
English translation of the claims
May 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2014
French translation of claims
Jan 23, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 23, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 23, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 17, 2013
Examination started
Nov 14, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 14, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 14, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 20, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 16, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 11, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 9, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 9, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 26, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 17, 2011
Published international application - A1
Nov 8, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 8, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 8, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 21, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2010
Abstract
Jul 21, 2010
Claims
Jul 21, 2010
Description
Jul 21, 2010
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EP2475957

ROBERT BOSCH

Application Number: EP10741927A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 26, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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