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Microscopy Instruments With Detector Arrays And Beam Splitting System

Patent No. EP2742382 (titled "Microscopy Instruments With Detector Arrays And Beam Splitting System") was filed by GE Healthcare BIO Sciences on Jul 10, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 2, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Jan 17, 2019	BREIT

Dossier Documents

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Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 22, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 22, 2023
German translation of the claims
Mar 17, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 17, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 17, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2021
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 16, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jun 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 27, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 21, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 21, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 20, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 20, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 20, 2021
General authorisation
May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 28, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 7, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 26, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 28, 2019
Request for documents
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 17, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 30, 2017
Claims
Mar 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 20, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 20, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Description
Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 9, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Jan 29, 2015
Search started
Jul 15, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 15, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 21, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 19, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 20, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 2, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 18, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 31, 2013
Published international application - A1

EP2742382

GE HEALTHCARE BIO SCIENCES

Application Number: EP12817277A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2023
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