Lenticular Laser Incision For Low Myopia And/Or Hyperopia Patients

Patent No. EP3478232 (titled "Lenticular Laser Incision For Low Myopia And/Or Hyperopia Patients") was filed by AMO on Jun 29, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 19, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AECHTER	May 19, 2021	TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER

Dossier Documents

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Jul 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 22, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 22, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 22, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 16, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Feb 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 20, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 27, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 19, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 19, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 31, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 9, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 9, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 31, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 31, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 23, 2020
Annex
Mar 6, 2020
Examination started
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 5, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 5, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 25, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 17, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 9, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 1, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 4, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jan 4, 2018
Published international application - A1
Sep 25, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Sep 22, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 22, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 22, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 24, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jul 10, 2017
Abstract
Jul 10, 2017
Annex
Jul 10, 2017
Claims
Jul 10, 2017
Description
Jul 10, 2017
Drawings
Jul 10, 2017
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Jul 10, 2017
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 10, 2017
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 10, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3478232

AMO

Application Number: EP17737455A
Filing Date: Jun 29, 2017
Status: Revoked; Jul 14, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 19, 2020
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Lenticular Laser Incision For Low Myopia And/Or Hyperopia Patients

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