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Device For Hydroponic Cultivation - EP3122171

The patent EP3122171 was granted to Plantui on May 9, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2015 under application number EP15714443A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3122171

PLANTUI

Application Number: EP15714443A
Filing Date: Mar 26, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 2, 2021
Publication Date: May 9, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
STELLBRINK & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	Feb 7, 2019	STELLBRINK & PARTNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009151248
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009223128
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010289411
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012054061
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012170264
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012192487
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013042523
OPPOSITION	CN203181707U
OPPOSITION	JP2010088425
OPPOSITION	KR20120025696
OPPOSITION	US2001047617
OPPOSITION	US2005204620
OPPOSITION	US2007271841
OPPOSITION	US2009031622
OPPOSITION	US2009151248
OPPOSITION	US2011296757
OPPOSITION	US2012054061
OPPOSITION	US2012277117
OPPOSITION	US2013074408
OPPOSITION	US2014026474
OPPOSITION	US4300311
OPPOSITION	US5067275

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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Jul 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jun 30, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Search/Exam
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Aug 5, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Feb 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Feb 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Feb 15, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Feb 15, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Dec 18, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
Notification of transmittal of demand to the competent IPEA
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Dec 7, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Oct 21, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jun 25, 2015
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Jun 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Mar 26, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Mar 26, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Mar 26, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Mar 26, 2015
Drawings
PCTRO