Leak Detector

Patent No. EP2612126 (titled "Leak Detector") was filed by Inficon on Sep 1, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 18, 2021.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PFEIFFER VACUUM	Feb 19, 2019	CROONENBROEK

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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Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jul 7, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 7, 2021
French translation of claims
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 20, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 20, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 13, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 12, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 8, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 8, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2021
Notice of appeal
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 13, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 13, 2020
Means of redress
Nov 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 13, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 31, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 31, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 31, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 4, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 6, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2018
Claims
Feb 1, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 1, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 4, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 4, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Claims
May 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 16, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jun 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2015
Claims
Jun 30, 2015
Description
Jun 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2015
Examination started
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 24, 2014
Priority search results
Jan 24, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Nov 25, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 28, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 12, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 10, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 19, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 11, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 26, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 26, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 8, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Mar 8, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Mar 8, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 1, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2011
Abstract
Sep 1, 2011
Claims
Sep 1, 2011
Description
Sep 1, 2011
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EP2612126

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Application Number: EP11757805A
Filing Date: Sep 1, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 16, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 18, 2021
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