The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP3077124 was granted to M Innovative Properties on Mar 26, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 24, 2014 under application number EP14812362A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATA | Sep 22, 2021 | CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0258015 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5650215 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5845375 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6315851 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010085801 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9832539 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007158348 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3401842 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2862420 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0678334 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1402957 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1541243 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1611959 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1812170 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2457665 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2545999 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2564937 |
| OPPOSITION | US1843269 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007158348 |
| OPPOSITION | US3211324 |
| OPPOSITION | US3255932 |
| OPPOSITION | US3255972 |
| OPPOSITION | US3401842 |
| OPPOSITION | US4151929 |
| OPPOSITION | US4681571 |
| OPPOSITION | US4951875 |
| OPPOSITION | US5143294 |
| OPPOSITION | US6126048 |
| OPPOSITION | US6820824 |
| OPPOSITION | US8569072 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006055138 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011047876 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013164759 |
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.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Feb 16, 2024
Feb 16, 2024
Feb 16, 2024
Feb 7, 2024
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
Aug 9, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Description
OPPO
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
Jul 22, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
Feb 22, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
Nov 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2020
Jul 8, 2020
Jul 8, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2020
Apr 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2019
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2019
Dec 10, 2018
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Feb 6, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2016
Jul 29, 2016
Jul 8, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2016
Jun 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2016
Jun 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2015
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2015
Feb 25, 2015
Feb 25, 2015
Dec 11, 2014
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2014
Annex
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2014
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2014
Description
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2014
Drawings
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2014