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Microscopic Device And Method For Three-Dimensional Localization Of Punctiform Objects In A Sample

Patent No. EP2592461 (titled "Microscopic Device And Method For Three-Dimensional Localization Of Punctiform Objects In A Sample") was filed by Leica Microsystems CMS on Nov 12, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Nov 14, 2018	SCHIFFER

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Oct 27, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 27, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 12, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 12, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 31, 2020
Claims
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Claims
Apr 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
English translation of the claims
Dec 21, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 21, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 30, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 30, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 30, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 30, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2017
Claims
Jul 7, 2017
Description
Jul 7, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 12, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 4, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 4, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2016
Examination started
Oct 9, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 12, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Apr 4, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 25, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 15, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jun 4, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 2, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 2, 2013
European search opinion
May 2, 2013
European search report
Apr 17, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 7, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 7, 2013
Partial European search report
Feb 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 15, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 15, 2012
Priority document
Nov 12, 2012
Abstract
Nov 12, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 12, 2012
Claims
Nov 12, 2012
Description
Nov 12, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 12, 2012
Drawings
Nov 12, 2012
Priority search results
Nov 12, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2592461

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS

Application Number: EP12192156A
Filing Date: Nov 12, 2012
Status: Revoked; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2018
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