Laser Microdissection Method And Laser Microdissection Device

Patent No. EP2689230 (titled "Laser Microdissection Method And Laser Microdissection Device") was filed by Carl Zeiss on Mar 21, 2012. The application was issued on May 6, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS	Feb 5, 2021	DEHNS GERMANY PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Oct 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 30, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 30, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 30, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 16, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 12, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 5, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 18, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2020
Change to the inventor details
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
English translation of the claims
Mar 24, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 15, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 15, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 3, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jan 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 3, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 28, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 28, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 28, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Description
Oct 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2019
Claims
May 6, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 11, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 12, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2018
Examination started
Jul 26, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jul 25, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 3, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 3, 2014
Priority search results
Jul 3, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jun 20, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 28, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 7, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 31, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 9, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 31, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 15, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2012
Published international application - A1
Sep 4, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2012
Abstract
Mar 21, 2012
Claims
Mar 21, 2012
Description
Mar 21, 2012
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EP2689230

CARL ZEISS

Application Number: EP12717208A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2012
Status: Revoked; Oct 14, 2022
Publication Date: May 6, 2020
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