A Microscope Module For Imaging A Sample

Patent No. EP2801855 (titled "A Microscope Module For Imaging A Sample") was filed by European Molecular Biology Laboratory on May 10, 2013. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VIVENTIS MICROSCOPY	Apr 17, 2020	LATSCHA SCHOLLHORN PARTNER

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Mar 14, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 26, 2021
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Nov 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 7, 2020
Authorisation
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 13, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 8, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 17, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 29, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 23, 2019
French translation of claims
May 23, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 12, 2019
Claims
Mar 12, 2019
Description
Mar 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Feb 21, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Description
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 15, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Claims
Apr 26, 2018
Description
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 26, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2017
Claims
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jul 14, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2016
Claims
Apr 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2015
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
May 11, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 11, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 17, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 15, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 22, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 22, 2013
European search opinion
Aug 22, 2013
European search report
Aug 13, 2013
Search started
Aug 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 10, 2013
Abstract
May 10, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Description
May 10, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 10, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 10, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 10, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 10, 2013
Drawings
May 10, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2801855

EUROPEAN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY

Application Number: EP13167360A
Filing Date: May 10, 2013
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jun 14, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2019
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