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The patent EP2268125 was granted to Linde on Jun 28, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2008 under application number EP08873845A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STADION GROW LIGHTING | Mar 27, 2018 | HOOIVELD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0561193 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1269815 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2555219 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008115065 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9509681 |
| EXAMINATION | GB2350997 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0561193 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1844647 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2555219 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008115065 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9509681 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004019049 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19645723 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001035468 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0057689 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007118662 |
| OTHER | GB2350997 |
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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Description
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Sep 17, 2019
Sep 16, 2019
Refund of fees
Appeal
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
Aug 16, 2019
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 9, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jul 11, 2019
Jul 8, 2019
Jul 8, 2019
Apr 26, 2019
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 16, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 8, 2019
Feb 8, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 3, 2018
Jul 3, 2018
Jun 21, 2018
May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018
Apr 9, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Mar 27, 2018
Aug 8, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2017
Jun 1, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 17, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 17, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 17, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 17, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2017
Apr 26, 2017
Apr 13, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2017
Nov 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Oct 5, 2016
Sep 29, 2016
May 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 19, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
Jun 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 18, 2015
May 4, 2015
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2015
Apr 13, 2015
Apr 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Dec 23, 2014
Jul 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
Mar 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 10, 2012
Aug 29, 2012
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Dec 29, 2010
Dec 29, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 29, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 29, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2010
Nov 29, 2010
Nov 10, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 18, 2010
Oct 18, 2010
Aug 20, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
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Jul 20, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
Jan 22, 2010
Oct 21, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2009
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2009
Sep 23, 2009
PCT demand form
PCT2
Sep 23, 2009
Sep 1, 2009
Sep 1, 2009
Sep 1, 2009
Aug 21, 2009
PCT demand form
PCT2
Aug 21, 2009
Aug 21, 2009
Apr 21, 2009
Apr 2, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Apr 1, 2009
Apr 1, 2009
Apr 1, 2009
Dec 17, 2008
Abstract
PCTRO
Dec 17, 2008
Claims
PCTRO
Dec 17, 2008
Description
PCTRO
Dec 17, 2008
Drawings
PCTRO