The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP3100064 was granted to KHS on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 22, 2015 under application number EP15701182A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS | May 17, 2023 | SIDEL GROUP | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | May 17, 2023 | DR SCHON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2013030742 |
| EXAMINATION | US6709240 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013013138 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013013231 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5519337 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6640196 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004030076 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008017900 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009034830 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19758799 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1427082 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009294069 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010213026 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013013138 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013013231 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013030742 |
| OPPOSITION | US4761703 |
| OPPOSITION | US5049815 |
| OPPOSITION | US5519337 |
| OPPOSITION | US5742522 |
| OPPOSITION | US6640196 |
| OPPOSITION | US6709240 |
| OPPOSITION | US7539549 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010037517 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012143252 |
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
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jul 21, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Aug 30, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2022
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2022
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2022
Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2022
Claims
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2022
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2021
Description
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2021
Jan 26, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2020
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2019
Oct 22, 2019
Oct 8, 2019
Mar 14, 2017
Mar 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2017
Mar 14, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2016
Sep 8, 2016
Sep 6, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 25, 2015
Aug 6, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 6, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 6, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Apr 1, 2015
Apr 1, 2015
Apr 1, 2015
Feb 19, 2015
Jan 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jan 22, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Jan 22, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Jan 22, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Jan 22, 2015
Drawings
PCTRO