Microscope System

Patent No. EP3516440 (titled "Microscope System") was filed by Leica Microsystems CMS on Sep 19, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 23, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Aug 25, 2021	LORITZ

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 17, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 30, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 22, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 10, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 19, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 12, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Request for documents
Nov 22, 2022
Request for documents
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 30, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 30, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
General enquiry
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 18, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 1, 2021
Request for documents
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
English translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 14, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 17, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 17, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 11, 2020
Examination started
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Priority search results
Jan 16, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 7, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 3, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 28, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 11, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 24, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
May 6, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 26, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 2, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 25, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 9, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 22, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Mar 22, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Mar 22, 2018
Published international application - A1
Jan 29, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Jan 29, 2018
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 24, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 20, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 17, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Abstract
Sep 19, 2017
Claims
Sep 19, 2017
Description
Sep 19, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 19, 2017
Drawings
Sep 19, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Sep 19, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO

EP3516440

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS

Application Number: EP17781403A
Filing Date: Sep 19, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2023
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