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Profile Measuring Apparatus, Method For Manufacturing Structure, And Structure Manufacturing System

Patent No. EP2633268 (titled "Profile Measuring Apparatus, Method For Manufacturing Structure, And Structure Manufacturing System") was filed by Nikon on Oct 14, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 26, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Jun 26, 2019	BEHR

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Jun 18, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 18, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 15, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Request for revocation of patent
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 3, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 1, 2019
Request for documents
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 26, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 30, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Aug 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 19, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 14, 2015
Description
Sep 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
May 12, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 5, 2015
Claims
Feb 5, 2015
Description
Feb 5, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 19, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2014
Examination started
Aug 7, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 5, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 16, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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
International publication pamphlet
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 4, 2011
Abstract
Nov 4, 2011
Claims
Nov 4, 2011
Description
Nov 4, 2011
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EP2633268

NIKON

Application Number: EP11784529A
Filing Date: Oct 14, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jun 18, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2018
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