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The patent EP3186937 was granted to Atlas on Nov 22, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 27, 2015 under application number EP15836488A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_470/2025 | May 26, 2025 | TP Link | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_679/2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | TP Link Deutschland, TP Link Enterprises France | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_568/2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Vantiva, Vantiva Germany | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_417/2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Atlas | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_314/2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | Atlas | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANTIVA | Aug 22, 2024 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
| TP LINK DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 21, 2024 | RICHTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2013195002 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006060780 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008097038 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009062115 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010138921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007165514 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013121243 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8345534 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8693560 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011108832 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103227768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004039027 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006060780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008097038 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012043954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013109084 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014186610 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015191901 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016033386 |
| SEARCH | US2013195002 |
| SEARCH | WO2006060780 |
| SEARCH | WO2008097038 |
| SEARCH | WO2009062115 |
| SEARCH | WO2010138921 |
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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