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Self-Cleaning Composite Material For Producing Molded Kitchen And Bathroom Interior Decoration Items - EP3292167

The patent EP3292167 was granted to Delta on Jun 12, 2019. The application was filed on May 2, 2016 under application number EP16725043A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3292167

DELTA

Application Number: EP16725043A
Filing Date: May 2, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 16, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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
BLANCO	Oct 23, 2019	ULLRICH & NAUMANN	-
BLANCO	Oct 23, 2019	ULLRICH & NAUMANN PARTG MBB	-

Patent Citations (24) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2013017651
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013017651
OPPOSITION	AT327568B
OPPOSITION	DE19815783
OPPOSITION	DE202006008913U
OPPOSITION	DE2437813
OPPOSITION	DE2823017
OPPOSITION	DE29918845U
OPPOSITION	DE4425323
OPPOSITION	EP0154748
OPPOSITION	EP0229262
OPPOSITION	EP0285046
OPPOSITION	EP0503156
OPPOSITION	EP0693503
OPPOSITION	EP0851808
OPPOSITION	EP0973835
OPPOSITION	EP1180070
OPPOSITION	EP1207180
OPPOSITION	EP1706448
OPPOSITION	EP2328942
OPPOSITION	EP2822762
OPPOSITION	WO2010025995
OPPOSITION	WO2013017651
OPPOSITION	WO2015070940

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 14, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jul 14, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Dec 21, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Matter concerning the application
OPPO
Dec 9, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Dec 9, 2020
Communication concerning signing of documents
OPPO
Dec 9, 2020
Communication concerning signing of documents
OPPO
Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Communication concerning signing of documents
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 16, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 8, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 1, 2019
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Search/Exam
Mar 26, 2019
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2019
Request for correction of the publication
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2016
Published international application - A1
OPPO
Nov 10, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jun 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 10, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jun 9, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Jun 2, 2016
Annex
PCTRO
Jun 2, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jun 2, 2016
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
PCTRO
May 31, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
May 31, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 25, 2016
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
PCTRO
May 25, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 19, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
May 19, 2016
RO101 Declaration
PCTRO
May 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Description
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Drawings
PCTRO
May 2, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO