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The patent EP2920046 was granted to Zephyros on Aug 9, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2013 under application number EP13803328A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2920046

ZEPHYROS

Application Number: EP13803328A
Filing Date: Nov 14, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 6, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SIKA TECHNOLOGY	May 9, 2018	SIKA PATENT ATTORNEYS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (28) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003039792
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003183317
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005166532
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007101679
OPPOSITION	DE10163248
OPPOSITION	DE102004046960
OPPOSITION	US2002009582
OPPOSITION	US2003039792
OPPOSITION	US2003176128
OPPOSITION	US2003183317
OPPOSITION	US2005166532
OPPOSITION	US2007101679
OPPOSITION	US2009258217
OPPOSITION	US2010225017
OPPOSITION	US4369608
OPPOSITION	US4378395
OPPOSITION	US4397914
OPPOSITION	US4399174
OPPOSITION	US4830908
OPPOSITION	US5151327
OPPOSITION	US5234757
OPPOSITION	US6506494
OPPOSITION	USH2047H
OPPOSITION	WO2004078853
OPPOSITION	WO2005075189
OPPOSITION	WO2005077634
OPPOSITION	WO2006044414
OPPOSITION	WO2007140870

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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Mar 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Mar 5, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 15, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 3, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 3, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2015
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
Nov 12, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
May 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 19, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
May 19, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 22, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 22, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 5, 2013
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 5, 2013
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 5, 2013
Description
PCTISA
Dec 5, 2013
Drawings
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