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The patent EP3367029 was granted to Samsung Electronics on Jan 29, 2025. The application was originally filed on Apr 8, 2014 under application number EP18166186A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3367029

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP18166186A
Filing Date: Apr 8, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 26, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 29, 2025
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Patent Citations (17) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	JP2002039673
OPPOSITION	JP2010230226
OPPOSITION	JP2012078086
OPPOSITION	KR20090090520
OPPOSITION	KR20100023351
OPPOSITION	KR20110101439
OPPOSITION	US2010107679
OPPOSITION	US2011048047
OPPOSITION	US2011119973
OPPOSITION	US8303151
OPPOSITION	US8523304
OPPOSITION	US8735800
OPPOSITION	WO2007060188
SEARCH	JP2002039673
SEARCH	JP2010230226
SEARCH	US2010107679
SEARCH	US2011048047

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Dossier Documents

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Jan 8, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 8, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 18, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Dec 18, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Dec 18, 2024
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 18, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Sep 18, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Sep 18, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Sep 10, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Sep 9, 2024
Refund of fees
Appeal
Sep 6, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Sep 5, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 5, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Aug 13, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Aug 13, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Aug 12, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 8, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Aug 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 6, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jul 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Apr 24, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 24, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Apr 24, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 24, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Feb 16, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
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Feb 16, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Appeal
Feb 15, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Feb 13, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Appeal
Mar 13, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
Mar 9, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Mar 9, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Mar 2, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 21, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jan 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 10, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Oct 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Oct 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Oct 13, 2022
Means of redress
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Oct 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2019
French translation of claims
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Dec 11, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 17, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 17, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Sep 17, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 2, 2019
Examination started
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Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 30, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2018
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Aug 8, 2018
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 30, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jul 30, 2018
European search opinion
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Jul 30, 2018
European search report
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Jul 30, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
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Jul 24, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Jul 18, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
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Jun 26, 2018
Search started
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May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 6, 2018
Abstract
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Apr 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 6, 2018
Claims
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Apr 6, 2018
Description
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Apr 6, 2018
Designation of inventor
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Apr 6, 2018
Drawings
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Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 6, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 6, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Jun 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jun 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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