Image-Guided Docking For Ophthalmic Surgical Systems

Patent No. EP2579827 (titled "Image-Guided Docking For Ophthalmic Surgical Systems") was filed by Alcon on Jun 13, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 22, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AMO IRELAND	Jan 15, 2021	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION	Apr 22, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE

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

Jan 20, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 10, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 10, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 10, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 15, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 5, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 5, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 5, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2021
Claims
May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 16, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 26, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 20, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 15, 2021
Filing of a new opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jan 15, 2021
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 14, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 14, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 29, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 17, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 16, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 8, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 29, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 29, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 12, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 6, 2018
Claims
Sep 6, 2018
Claims
Sep 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 2, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 21, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 5, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 26, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 11, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries
May 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 13, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jul 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 25, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 11, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 11, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 13, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2015
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Jan 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 21, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 21, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 19, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 19, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 19, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 9, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 14, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 14, 2014
European search opinion
Mar 14, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Nov 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2013
Invitation to indicate the subject-matter to be searched
Nov 19, 2013
Search started
Jul 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 30, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 28, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 28, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 26, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 19, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 5, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Jan 12, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 22, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2579827

ALCON

Application Number: EP11796256A
Filing Date: Jun 13, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jan 21, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 22, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Image-Guided Docking For Ophthalmic Surgical Systems

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Dossier Documents

EP2579827