Balance For Calibrating Pipettes

Patent No. EP3066430 (titled "Balance For Calibrating Pipettes") was filed by Sartorius LAB Instruments on Oct 22, 2014. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WIPOTEC	Jan 4, 2019	EDER

Dossier Documents

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Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 25, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 3, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 26, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 3, 2023
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2022
Description
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2019
Request for documents
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2018
English translation of the claims
Feb 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 27, 2017
Examination started
Mar 10, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 9, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 15, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 21, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Nov 21, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 18, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 21, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 13, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 18, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 18, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 18, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 18, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2016
Priority search results
Mar 18, 2016
Priority search results
Mar 18, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 15, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 15, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 1, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 1, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 1, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 15, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
May 14, 2015
Copy of the international search report
May 14, 2015
Copy of the international search report
May 14, 2015
Published international application - A1
May 6, 2015
PCT demand form
May 6, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 6, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 6, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 6, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 27, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 11, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 22, 2014
Abstract
Oct 22, 2014
Claims
Oct 22, 2014
Description
Oct 22, 2014
Drawings
Oct 22, 2014
Payment of fees and costs

EP3066430

SARTORIUS LAB INSTRUMENTS

Application Number: EP14786806A
Filing Date: Oct 22, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2023
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