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Polishing Tool As Well As Device And Method For Form-Defect-Optimized Polishing Of Spectacle Lens Surfaces And Casting Mould Shells For Spectacle Lens Production

Patent No. EP3126091 (titled "Polishing Tool As Well As Device And Method For Form-Defect-Optimized Polishing Of Spectacle Lens Surfaces And Casting Mould Shells For Spectacle Lens Production") was filed by Carl Zeiss on Mar 26, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 24, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG	Oct 23, 2018	VON ROHR PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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Nov 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 21
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 22
May 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 23
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Dec 20, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 19, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 19, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 14, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2019
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
English translation of the claims
Dec 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 6, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 9, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 7, 2017
Description
Jun 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2017
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2017
Examination started
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2017
Priority search results
Jan 16, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 11, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Oct 25, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 17, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 12, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 7, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 7, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jun 19, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 19, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 19, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2015
Abstract
Mar 26, 2015
Claims
Mar 26, 2015
Description
Mar 26, 2015
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EP3126091

CARL ZEISS

Application Number: EP15712885A
Filing Date: Mar 26, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 18, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 24, 2018
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