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EP About this file: EP0776124

EP0776124 - Method and apparatus for imaging an object [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  05.09.2014
Database last updated on 31.08.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip05.09.2014Revocation of patentpublished on 08.10.2014  [2014/41]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
PLANMED OY
Asentajankatu 6
00810 Helsinki / FI
[1997/22]
Inventor(s)01 / Strömmer, Pekka
Päivänkaari 6 D
02210 Espoo / FI
[1997/22]
Representative(s)TBK
Bavariaring 4-6
80336 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2008/22]TBK-Patent
Bavariaring 4-6
80336 München / DE
Former [2005/33]TBK-Patent
Bavariaring 4-6
80336 München / DE
Former [2002/27]Leson, Thomas Johannes Alois, Dipl.-Ing., et al
c/o TBK-Patent, P.O. Box 20 19 18
80019 München / DE
Former [2001/42]Salonen, Esko Tapani, et al
Forssén & Salomaa Oy, Yrjönkatu 30
00100 Helsinki / FI
Former [1997/22]Pekonen, Raimo Kalevi, et al
Forssén & Salomaa Oy Yrjönkatu 30
00100 Helsinki / FI
Application number, filing date96660085.018.11.1996
[1997/22]
Priority number, dateFI1995000559821.11.1995         Original published format: FI 955598
[1997/22]
Filing languageFI
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0776124
Date:28.05.1997
Language:EN
[1997/22]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0776124
Date:04.03.1998
[1998/10]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0776124
Date:14.05.2003
Language:EN
[2003/20]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP12.01.1998
ClassificationIPC:H04N3/15
[1997/22]
CPC:
H04N25/711 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   SE [1997/22]
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Gerät zur Objektabbildung[1997/22]
English:Method and apparatus for imaging an object[1997/22]
French:Méthode et appareil pour la formation de l'image d'un objet[1997/22]
Examination procedure01.09.1998Examination requested  [1998/45]
25.10.2001Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
20.02.2002Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.03.2002Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
23.09.2002Reply to a communication from the examining division
22.11.2002Communication of intention to grant the patent
20.03.2003Fee for grant paid
20.03.2003Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  16.02.2004  05.05.2011  WITHDRAWN
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Fabrikstrasse 31
64625 Bensheim / DE
Opponent's representative
Sommer, Peter
PRIO Patentanwälte
Augustaanlage 22
68165 Mannheim / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2011/23]
Opponent(s)01  16.02.2004  05.05.2011  WITHDRAWN
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Fabrikstrasse 31
64625 Bensheim / DE
Opponent's representative
Sommer, Peter
Sommer Patentanwalt und European Patent and Trademark Attorney Augustaanlage 32
68165 Mannheim / DE
Former [2011/23]
Opponent(s)01  16.02.2004  03.03.2004  ADMISSIBLE
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Fabrikstrasse 31
64625 Bensheim / DE
Opponent's representative
Sommer, Peter
Sommer Patentanwalt und European Patent and Trademark Attorney Augustaanlage 32
68165 Mannheim / DE
Former [2004/15]
Opponent(s)01  16.02.2004   
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Fabrikstrasse 31
64625 Bensheim / DE
Opponent's representative
Sommer, Peter
Sommer Patentanwalt und European Patent and Trademark Attorney Viktoriastrasse 28
68165 Mannheim / DE
23.03.2004Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
02.02.2005Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
16.06.2008Date of oral proceedings
03.07.2008Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
21.02.2013Despatch of a communication from the opposition division (Time limit: M06)
29.08.2013Reply to a communication from the opposition division
02.05.2014Cancellation of oral proceeding that was planned for 08.05.2014
08.05.2014Date of oral proceedings
04.06.2014Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
14.06.2014Legal effect of revocation of patent [2014/41]
Appeal following opposition15.09.2008Appeal received No.  T1817/08
13.11.2008Statement of grounds filed
12.06.2012Result of appeal procedure: continuation of opposition procedure
Fees paidRenewal fee
30.11.1998Renewal fee patent year 03
29.11.1999Renewal fee patent year 04
29.11.2000Renewal fee patent year 05
28.11.2001Renewal fee patent year 06
27.11.2002Renewal fee patent year 07
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipGB18.11.2008
IT18.11.2008
SE19.11.2008
[2010/31]
Former [2010/05]GB18.11.2008
IT18.11.2008
Documents cited:Search[X]WO9109495  (UNIV MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL [US]);
 [XA]US5272535  (ELABD HAMMAM [US])
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