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The patent EP3366164 was granted to Epta on Sep 4, 2019. The application was originally filed on Feb 26, 2018 under application number EP18158693A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3366164

EPTA

Application Number: EP18158693A
Filing Date: Feb 26, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 26, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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JBG SP Z O O	Jan 28, 2020	LDS LAZEWSKI DEPO & PARTNERS	-

Patent Citations (7) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	CN2171663Y
OPPOSITION	EP1619409
OPPOSITION	US2008189906
OPPOSITION	US4430770
SEARCH	CN2171663Y
SEARCH	JPH06263186
SEARCH	US2008189906

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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Oct 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 25, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Aug 25, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Aug 22, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 6, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
Jan 31, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 4, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2018
Non-scannable object
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2018
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2018
European search report
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2018
Modified abstract
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2018
Search started
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
Abstract
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Letter concerning the priority
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Priority document
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Drawings
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Search/Exam
Oct 18, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam