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The patent EP3039369 was granted to Utilityio Group on Jan 20, 2021. The application was originally filed on Aug 29, 2014 under application number EP14758638A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3039369

UTILITYIO GROUP

Application Number: EP14758638A
Filing Date: Aug 29, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 18, 2020
Publication Date: Jan 20, 2021
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BARKER BRETTELL	Jul 20, 2018	BARKER BRETTELL	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2628829
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1462758
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007000453
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2105435
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4384549
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4393663
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4803343
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008026960
OPPOSITION	FR2628829
OPPOSITION	US2007000453
OPPOSITION	US5527180
OPPOSITION	US5950573
OPPOSITION	WO2008026960

Dossier Documents

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Feb 10, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Feb 2, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Feb 2, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 24, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
May 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 5, 2018
Refund of fees
OPPO
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Decision to terminate the limitation procedure (opposition procedure pending)
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
Closure of limitation/revocation proceedings
OPPO
Aug 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Citation for the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Citation for the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Claims
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Description
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Letter/request relating to the limitation procedure
LIMP
Jun 6, 2018
Request for limitation/revocation
LIMP
Nov 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2017
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
Withdrawal of designation of a Contracting State
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
May 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 5, 2014
Abstract
PCTISA
Sep 5, 2014
Claims
PCTISA
Sep 5, 2014
Description
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Sep 5, 2014
Drawings
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