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Illumination Device - EP3181999

The patent EP3181999 was granted to Coelux on Aug 26, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 19, 2009 under application number EP16206852A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3181999

COELUX

Application Number: EP16206852A
Filing Date: Jun 19, 2009
Status: Revoked; Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
REUTELER & CIE	May 25, 2021	REUTELER & CIE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1919000
DESCRIPTION	US2006091779
DESCRIPTION	US2008012032
DESCRIPTION	US6791259
DESCRIPTION	US7259400
DESCRIPTION	WO0200891
DESCRIPTION	WO02089175
OPPOSITION	EP1919000
OPPOSITION	JP2006059723
OPPOSITION	US2006091779
OPPOSITION	US2007097693
OPPOSITION	US3302016
OPPOSITION	US5083252
OPPOSITION	US6791259
OPPOSITION	WO2007043496
OPPOSITION	WO2007105739
SEARCH	EP1919000
SEARCH	US2831966
SEARCH	US4956751

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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Apr 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Apr 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication with time limit
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 20, 2020
French translation of claims
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Jul 20, 2020
German translation of the claims
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Mar 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Request for further processing
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Jan 29, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of examination fee/designation fee/non-reply to Written Opinion)
Search/Exam
Aug 4, 2017
Correction to A-publication
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Annex
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Jul 24, 2017
Letter concerning publication issues
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
May 17, 2017
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
May 10, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
May 10, 2017
European search opinion
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May 10, 2017
European search report
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May 10, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
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May 3, 2017
Modified abstract
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Apr 26, 2017
Search started
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Feb 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 23, 2016
Abstract
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Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Dec 23, 2016
Claims
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Dec 23, 2016
Description
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Dec 23, 2016
Designation of inventor
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Dec 23, 2016
Drawings
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Dec 23, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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Jan 20, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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