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An Adjustable Device And A Boat Provided With A Stabilizing Device - EP3298302

The patent EP3298302 was granted to Humphree on Oct 16, 2019. The application was filed on May 23, 2016 under application number EP16726829A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3298302

HUMPHREE

Application Number: EP16726829A
Filing Date: May 23, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 5, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
CMC MARINE	Jul 13, 2020	MEINDL	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (25) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102004038941
DESCRIPTION	DE349779
DESCRIPTION	EP2172394
DESCRIPTION	FR2115569
DESCRIPTION	FR2807006
DESCRIPTION	US2005000401
DESCRIPTION	US2014261134
DESCRIPTION	US4967682
DESCRIPTION	US7555992
DESCRIPTION	WO2008095323
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN103803032
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1719656
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2452870
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2703279
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6453836
OPPOSITION	CN103803032
OPPOSITION	EP1719656
OPPOSITION	EP2172394
OPPOSITION	EP2452870
OPPOSITION	EP2703279
OPPOSITION	EP2811625
OPPOSITION	NL1027525C
OPPOSITION	US2011130238
OPPOSITION	US6453836
OPPOSITION	US6893371

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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Aug 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Aug 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Aug 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 27, 2022
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Apr 27, 2022
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 9, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Claims
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Description
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 15, 2019
Annex to the communication
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Jan 15, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 8, 2019
Examination started
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Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2018
Priority search results
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Sep 12, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Sep 10, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Feb 28, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jan 23, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jan 19, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 19, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 19, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Dec 18, 2017
Statement under Art. 19 PCT
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Dec 18, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 12, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Oct 6, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Dec 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2016
Claims filed under Art.19 PCT
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Dec 1, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 1, 2016
Published international application - A1
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Jul 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jul 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jul 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 3, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Description
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Drawings
PCTRO
May 23, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO