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Electronic Gaming And/Or Gambling Machine - EP2122590

The patent EP2122590 was granted to Novomatic on Jun 21, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2007 under application number EP07819293A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2122590

NOVOMATIC

Application Number: EP07819293A
Filing Date: Oct 24, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 15, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 21, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
ADP GAUSELMANN	Feb 28, 2018	PUSCHMANN BORCHERT KAISER KLETTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE
BALLY WULFF GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT	Feb 15, 2018	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (15) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	EP1729204
EXAMINATION	JP2002195871
EXAMINATION	US2004166937
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2005218670
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006287042
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007032296
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006122358
OPPOSITION	DE10149634
OPPOSITION	DE10317535
OPPOSITION	DE19730017
OPPOSITION	DE212004000009U
OPPOSITION	DE4218179
OPPOSITION	US2004137978
OPPOSITION	US5847698
OPPOSITION	US6780105

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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Sep 19, 2023
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2023
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 15, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Appeal
Sep 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 29, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Aug 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 29, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Aug 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 22, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
May 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
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May 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
May 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
May 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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May 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Mar 23, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Mar 23, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Mar 23, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Mar 20, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Mar 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Nov 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Nov 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 22, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 22, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Apr 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 31, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Aug 6, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Aug 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jun 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jun 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jun 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 27, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 21, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Apr 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Claims
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 21, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 12, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 5, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 5, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Description
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2009
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Aug 28, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Aug 4, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
May 28, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2008
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2007
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 24, 2007
Description
PCTRO
Oct 24, 2007
Drawings
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