Navigating Attachment For Optical Devices In Medicine, And Method

Patent No. EP2632382 (titled "Navigating Attachment For Optical Devices In Medicine, And Method") was filed by Fiagon on Oct 28, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRAINLAB	Jun 20, 2018	SSM SANDMAIR

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May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
May 14, 2024
English translation of the claims
May 14, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 14, 2024
French translation of claims
May 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 25, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 25, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 19, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 18, 2024
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 29, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 29, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 29, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 29, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 5, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 5, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 5, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Feb 5, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Jan 30, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 27, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 27, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 20, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 20, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 15, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 19, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
Oct 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 28, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Sep 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Sep 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2020
Reply to appeal
Sep 8, 2020
Reply to appeal
Sep 8, 2020
Reply to appeal
Apr 28, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 28, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Apr 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Apr 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Claims
Apr 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 20, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 20, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 15, 2020
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Apr 15, 2020
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Apr 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 6, 2020
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Apr 3, 2020
Communication of loss of rights: deficiency according to Art. 108 EPC
Apr 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 27, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 28, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Notice of appeal
Feb 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 9, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2019
Claims
Aug 21, 2019
Claims
Aug 21, 2019
Claims
Aug 21, 2019
Claims
Aug 21, 2019
Claims
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Dec 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 28, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2018
Claims
Nov 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jun 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 20, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 24, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 11, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jul 11, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 1, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 1, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 15, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jan 23, 2017
Description
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 9, 2015
Claims
Nov 9, 2015
Description
Nov 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 11, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2015
Examination started
Feb 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jan 30, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 7, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 8, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 14, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 16, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 3, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 26, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 22, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 28, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2011
Abstract
Oct 28, 2011
Claims
Oct 28, 2011
Description
Oct 28, 2011
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EP2632382

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Application Number: EP11778578A
Filing Date: Oct 28, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 24, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2024
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