Force Measurement Device With Sliding Weight

Patent No. EP2690415 (titled "Force Measurement Device With Sliding Weight") was filed by Mettler Toledo on Jul 23, 2012. The application was issued on May 18, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WIPOTEC	Mar 20, 2019	MISCHUNG

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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Apr 26, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 26, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
English translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 12, 2022
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 18, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 18, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 23, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2020
Document concerning representation
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 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
Jan 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Description
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 2, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Filing of a new opposition
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
English translation of the claims
Apr 26, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 21, 2017
Examination started
Jul 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Dec 8, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 14, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 30, 2014
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jul 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 16, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jul 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2014
Modified abstract
Jul 16, 2014
Modified abstract
Feb 3, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 7, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jun 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 6, 2012
European search opinion
Dec 6, 2012
European search report
Aug 29, 2012
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jul 23, 2012
Abstract
Jul 23, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 23, 2012
Claims
Jul 23, 2012
Description
Jul 23, 2012
Drawings
Jul 23, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2690415

METTLER TOLEDO

Application Number: EP12177470A
Filing Date: Jul 23, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 15, 2022
Publication Date: May 18, 2022
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