The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP3216355 was granted to GD on Oct 2, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2017 under application number EP17158964A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAUNI MASCHINENBAU | Jun 11, 2020 | SEEMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN203181992U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005031198 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009021573 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10205146 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1782447 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20103208U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2524608 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2532477 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2666373 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014123435 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014188305 |
| SEARCH | DE102009047022 |
| SEARCH | EP0223431 |
| SEARCH | EP1283094 |
| SEARCH | US3460418 |
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
Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
Jul 22, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 15, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 22, 2021
Oct 22, 2021
Jun 21, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
Feb 22, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Dec 7, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
Jul 24, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
Jun 17, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Oct 14, 2019
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
May 14, 2019
May 7, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2017
Aug 17, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2017
Jul 13, 2017
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2017
European search report
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2017
Search started
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2017
Authorisation
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2017
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2017
Priority document
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Mar 2, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Drawings
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017