Optical Pulse Sources

Patent No. EP2495598 (titled "Optical Pulse Sources") was filed by Fianium on Nov 19, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 5, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS	Sep 3, 2015	GRABOVAC
NKT PHOTONICS	Sep 3, 2015	HEGNER & PARTNERS

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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Description

Aug 9, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 26, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 18, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 6, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 15, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 15, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 3, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 26, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2017
Claims
Oct 9, 2017
Claims
Oct 9, 2017
Claims
Oct 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 27, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 21, 2016
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 14, 2016
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 11, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 2, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 2, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 23, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 4, 2014
Claims
Sep 4, 2014
Description
Sep 4, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 17, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 17, 2014
Request for change of applicant's representative
Apr 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 19, 2014
Annex to a communication
Mar 19, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 19, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 19, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 17, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 21, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 21, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 23, 2013
Annex to the communication
Aug 23, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2013
Examination started
Mar 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Mar 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 10, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 16, 2012
Refund of fees
Aug 8, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 2, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 2, 2012
European search opinion
Aug 2, 2012
European search report
Jul 27, 2012
Modified abstract
Jun 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2012
Claims
Jun 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Mar 22, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 22, 2012
Abstract
Feb 22, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 22, 2012
Description
Feb 22, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 22, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 22, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 22, 2012
Document related to search matters
Feb 22, 2012
Drawings
Feb 22, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 22, 2009
Priority document

EP2495598

FIANIUM

Application Number: EP12156595A
Filing Date: Nov 19, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 3, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2018
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EP2495598