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Handheld Measuring Device For Recording The Appearance Of An Object To Be Measured

Patent No. EP2728342 (titled "Handheld Measuring Device For Recording The Appearance Of An Object To Be Measured") was filed by X-Rite Europe GmbH on Nov 6, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 10, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BYK GARDNER	Mar 9, 2016	WALLINGER

Dossier Documents

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Jan 18, 2021
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Mar 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 27, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 27, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 27, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 27, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 27, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 21, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 31, 2018
Refund of fees
Oct 26, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 26, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 26, 2018
Refund of fees
Oct 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 8, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 8, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 6, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 29, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Mar 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 22, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Means of redress
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 6, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 18, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 15, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 12, 2015
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Mar 10, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 14, 2014
Examination started
Jul 24, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 24, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 23, 2014
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Reply to communication to third party
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 9, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 28, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 28, 2013
European search opinion
Mar 28, 2013
European search report
Jan 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Abstract
Nov 6, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 6, 2012
Claims
Nov 6, 2012
Description
Nov 6, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Designation of inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Drawings
Nov 6, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2728342

X-RITE EUROPE GMBH

Application Number: EP12191413A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 8, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2019
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