Photoacoustic Imaging Apparatus And Photoacoustic Imaging Method

Patent No. EP2553425 (titled "Photoacoustic Imaging Apparatus And Photoacoustic Imaging Method") was filed by Canon Kabushiki Kaisha on Mar 28, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 1, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECK, MICHAËL A. T.	Aug 28, 2019	IPLODGE BVBA

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

Feb 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 24, 2023
French translation of claims
Jan 24, 2023
German translation of the claims
Oct 18, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 18, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 12, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 1, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 1, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 31, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 25, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 9, 2018
Examination started
Feb 15, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 8, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 17, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2012
Deficiencies in designation of inventor
Nov 14, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 15, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 10, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 6, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Oct 6, 2011
International publication pamphlet
Jun 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 15, 2011
Abstract
Apr 15, 2011
Claims
Apr 15, 2011
Description
Apr 15, 2011
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EP2553425

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP11715061A
Filing Date: Mar 28, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 27, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2023
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